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A Match Made in Heaven — Lamb Cutlets with Fried Garlic and Potato Stew


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  • Author: Sarah Platanitis
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Succulent lamb cutlets meet a hearty potato stew, a twist on patatas bravas. Perfect with Rioja!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cups (237 ml) olive oil
  • 20 cloves garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 lbs (454 g) potato
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cups (237 ml) white wine
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 8-10 lamb chops

Instructions

  1. Rinse and clean lamb. Pat dry. Season heartily with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and fry cloves of garlic until golden. Transfer to a container and keep hot.
  3. Fry lamb cutlets on both sides in the same oil for about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Serve hot with the fried garlic cloves.
  5. Potato stew
  6. Heat olive oil and sauté onions and green pepper until brown.
  7. Add diced potatoes, garlic, red bell pepper, and bay leaf.
  8. Add white wine and enough water to cover the vegetables.
  9. Season with spices.
  10. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  11. Remove the red bell pepper and bay leaf.
  12. Mince the red bell pepper and set aside.
  13. Adjust the stew seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper.
  14. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of minced red bell pepper.

Notes

  • For extra tender lamb, let the cutlets sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • To make the stew ahead, prepare it up to 2 days in advance. Reheat gently before serving.
  • If you don’t have white wine, substitute with an equal amount of chicken broth or water.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100