Best 6 Colorado Lamb Chili Recipes
Savor the rich flavors of Colorado lamb chili, a hearty and mouthwatering dish that embodies the spirit of the American West. This tantalizing stew combines tender lamb, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. Whether you're a seasoned chili aficionado or a novice cook eager to try something new, this recipe guide will lead you through the steps to create an unforgettable culinary experience that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COLORADO BUFFALO CHILI
This spicy chili recipe uses ground buffalo. To step up the heat, use different peppers and experiment with the seasonings. This gets even better if you let it sit overnight. The chili is so good you'll need to find another way to use up your cheese and crackers.
Provided by Cornpop
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes
Time 8h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Brown the buffalo in a skillet over medium heat; season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste. Drain excess grease.
- Combine the buffalo, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato soup, kidney beans, chili beans, onion, garlic, Anaheim chile pepper, poblano chile pepper, chili powder, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 725.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CHILI COLORADO
Chili Colorado means chunks of BEEF in red sauce, NOT pork! Chunks of pork is carne adovado, shredded pork is carnitas. I've seen a couple other recipes here calling themselves colorado but containing pork and this is just plain wrong people. Furthermore, chili colorado is not a "mexican" version of american style chili... meaning it's not a thick, hearty type of chili with chunks of vegetables that can be seen or tasted. If you've ever had chili colorado in a real mexican restaurant, you know that it is simply chunks of beef in a red sauce and that's it. All the spices are ground. A note about chili powder: when you buy the spice labeled "chili powder" in the market be aware that it's not just chili powder, it's a mixture of chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, etc. If you can, try to find pure chili powder made from new mexico or california chilis (I wouldn't use de Arbol chilis--too hot and wrong flavor). The label will point out what kind you're getting. Oh and one further note about reviews: I very much appreciate all the positive comments, but if you give me a bad review stating that you changed/added like four or five ingredients, then you've basically just made a whole new recipe based on mine, right? So do me a favor and post that new recipe yourself!
Provided by E. Nigma
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spread the flour out on a plate and coat the beef cubes one by one in it, dusting off the excess. Don't skip this step because the flour also helps to thicken the sauce at the end.
- Brown the beef in a heavy-bottomed pot in the oil over medium-high heat. You want a lot of color on them because color equals flavor.
- Pour in all the spices, the tomato paste, and the water. Bring this to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, and cook low and slow for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and falling apart. A good test is to take a piece and try to mash it on your cutting board with a fork. If it falls apart, you are golden.
- Serve it just by itself with mexican rice and refried beans or use it as a burrito filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 267.3, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3
SPICY LAMB AND CHORIZO CHILI
Categories Bean Beef Lamb Pepper Pork Sauté Super Bowl Sausage Hot Pepper Fall Winter Tailgating Bon Appétit
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilies soften, about 12 minutes. Puree chili mixture in batches in blender.
- Stir chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to simmer, breaking up meat with spoon. Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl. Let chorizo drain 10 minutes.
- Return 1/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat (discard remaining drippings). Add onions, garlic, oregano and cumin. Sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper; add to pot. Sauté until lamb is no longer pink outside, about 10 minutes. Add chili puree and drained chorizo. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add hominy. Simmer uncovered until lamb is tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.)
- *Sold at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
COLORADO LAMB AND COUSCOUS CROSTINI
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 to 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the pine nuts on a sheet pan and toast until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside and leave oven on.
- Bring beef stock to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the butter and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from the heat. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and place into a medium bowl. Stir in the toasted pine nuts, lemon zest and juice, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the chopped mint, chorizo, feta cheese and all but 3 tablespoons of the cucumber. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside to cool.
- Butterfly the loin, lay in the couscous stuffing and tie with butcher twine.
- In a small bowl combine the cumin, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Brush all sides of the lamb loin with the flavored oil.
- Heat a saute pan big enough to hold the loin, brush with oil. Place the loin in the pan and cook, turning until seared on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a sheet pan to finish cooking in the oven, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small stainless bowl, mix the yogurt with the remaining mint and cucumber. To serve, slice couscous Lamb loin and place on toasted crostini.
- Garnish with Yogurt Sauce and Fresh Mint.
DUTCH OVEN CHILI COLORADO
No beans, no tomatoes. Dutch oven recipe for Chili Colorado (adapted from The Complete Meat Cookbook by Aidells and Kelly).
Provided by AllieGeekPi
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chili Without Beans Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the ancho chiles in boiling hot water to cover for 1 hour.
- While dried chiles soak, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, working in small batches, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
- Drain chiles; remove stems and seeds. Place chiles, onions, garlic, ground chile pepper, salt, cumin seeds, oregano, and coriander in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to chop, then process into a thick paste. Add 1 cup beer and continue processing to blend.
- Place meat and any accumulated juices back in the Dutch oven, pour in sauce, and stir well. Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil, then place lid on top for a tight seal.
- Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 1 hour; stir. Continue to bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until meat is fork-tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour more, adding more beer if sauce seems too thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 447.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CHILI COLORADO (THE REAL THING, LOL NO WIMPS NEED APPLY!)
A totally delicious Chili Colorado that is so easy to make and with wonderful acclaim. It includes some exellent short cuts! This is spicy, rich and lip searing, but you go back for more If you can't find pico de gallo pre-made: 2 tomatoes chopped. 1 large white onion chopped. 1 chili serrano chopped. 1 jalapeno chopped. 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped. juice of 2 limes.
Provided by davinandkennard
Categories Mexican
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown the floured beef cubes in the oil. Adding more oil as necessary. Place in an large oven safe casserole.
- Mix in the garlic, oregano, and pico de gallo.
- Cover with the red chili and enchiladas sauces.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Bring to a boil on the stove.
- Place in a pre-heated 425 degree oven cook until the sauce is reduced by half or until tender.
- Serve with rice.
Tips:
- Sear the lamb in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the lamb from becoming tough.
- Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened. This will help to add flavor to the chili.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, and oregano to the pot and stir to combine. These spices will help to give the chili its characteristic flavor.
- Add the diced tomatoes, green chilies, and beef broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- Serve the chili with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro. These toppings will help to add flavor and texture to the chili.
Conclusion:
Colorado lamb chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lamb is cooked until tender and the chili is packed with flavor from the spices and vegetables. This chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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