Grilled Lamb Chops with Spicy Chili-Cilantro Sauce
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 8 1-inch-thick lamb loin chops (about 2 3/4 to 3 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
- 4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 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 saute 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.
chili powder, fresh cilantro, oregano, ground cumin, garlic, lamb loin chops, olive oil, shallots, garlic, red wine, beef stock, butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-lamb-chops-with-spicy-chili-cilantro-sauce-5434 (may not work)