Grilled Lamb Chops with Spicy Chili-Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

4tablespoons chili powder

3tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1tablespoon dried oregano

1tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2teaspoons garlic powder

81-inch-thick lamb loin chops (about 2 3/4 to 3 pounds total)1tablespoon olive oil

1/4cup chopped shallots

1tablespoon chopped garlic

2cups dry red wine

2cups beef stock or canned beef broth

4tablespoons (1/2 stick) chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

Combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, cilantro, oregano, cumin and garlic powder in small bowl. Coat lamb chops with spice mixture. Place lamb chops in glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add red wine, beef stock and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Add butter 1 piece at a time, whisking until melted after each addition.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil lamb chops to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates. Spoon sauce over lamb and serve.

Tags: Chili, Chops, Cilantro, Grilled, Lamb, Sauce, Spicy