Best 9 Lamb Chili With Lentils Recipes

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Lamb chili with lentils is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the delicious taste of lamb with the nutritional benefits of lentils. This delectable stew is a perfect meal for a chilly evening or a casual gathering. With its rich, aromatic broth, tender lamb, and an array of spices, this chili is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The addition of lentils not only adds a boost of protein and fiber but also lends a satisfying texture to the dish. So, grab your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable lamb chili with lentils.

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LAMB CHILI WITH LENTILS



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Mr. Franey brought this French-inspired variation of the American classic to The Times in 1993 his 60-Minute Gourmet column. In a nod to his country of origin, he calls for lamb instead of beef, and tiny green lentils for red kidney beans. Beyond that, you'll recognize most of the players - onions, garlic, celery, red pepper, jalapeño, cumin and chile powder. It is a sophisticated take on traditional cowboy fare. Serve it alone or over rice.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings or more

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds lean lamb, preferably from the leg, coarsely ground or cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and chopped fine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chile powder
1 teaspoon crumbled fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried
2 bay leaves
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth, fresh or canned
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup dried green lentils
Sour cream for garnishing
Limes for garnishing

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot, and add the meat. Cook over medium-high heat for three or four minutes, stirring with a heavy metal kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
  • Add the onions, garlic, celery, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, cumin and chile powder, and stir to blend well. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the oregano, bay leaves, tomatoes and chicken broth along with 1 cup water and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Place the lentils in a saucepan with 3 cups of water, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Drain.
  • Add the lentils to the meat mixture. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove bay leaves. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, and wedges of lime if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 914, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 81 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 41 grams, Sodium 790 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

BRY'S CHOCOLATE LAMB CHILI



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Chocolate and lamb in chili? Of Course!!! This is a wonderful chili recipe, concocted by my son Bryan. We use Icelandic lamb because it is really lean. Lean lamb is a must.

Provided by Bev

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground lamb
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 ½ tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
4 cups red beans, with liquid

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook onions and ground lamb in olive oil over medium heat.
  • When onions are soft and meat browned, season with red pepper flakes, basil, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, cocoa powder, sugar, and bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and beans. Increase heat to bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1051.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SKYLINE LENTIL CHILI



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Serve chili over spaghetti and top with chopped onion, finely shredded Cheddar cheese, kidney beans, and Tabasco® sauce. I used to love Skyline Cincinnati-style chili. When I went vegetarian I came up with this Skyline lentil chili to give me that Skyline taste. I use green or black lentils as the protein where standard Cincinnati-style would use ground meat. Even though I've gone back to eating meat this is still my preferred way to get my Skyline fix.

Provided by Cair

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, grated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 cups diced onions
2 cups diced green bell pepper
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dry lentils
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ cup water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, garlic powder, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, allspice, cloves, and bay leaf together in a bowl until seasoning mix is well combined.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onions and green bell pepper until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable broth and lentils; simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in seasoning mix, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 1 hour more, adding water if chili gets too thick.
  • Remove bay leaf from chili. Blend chili using an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 657.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

GROUND LAMB AND LENTIL CHILI



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This is my fiance and my favorite lamb chili recipe. We like our dishes hot, so this is pretty spicy. I got this recipe from "The Chili Cookbook" by Norman Kolpas.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons medium-hot pure chile powder
1 tablespoon mild paprika
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 lb ground lamb
1 cup dried red lentils
2 cups beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are transparent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add chile powder, paprika, chile flakes, cayenne, cumin and coriander; saute, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes more.
  • Add lamb and stir and mash constantly with a wooden spoon to break it up into very fine particles, until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, salt, sugar, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and chili is thick, about 30 minutes, adding some water to pot if lentils absorb all liquid before chili is done.
  • Garnish with cilantro before serving.

HEALTHY LENTIL CHILI



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This hearty vegetarian chili is both nutritious and satisfying, thanks to the protein-packed navy beans and brown lentils. We added a generous dose of dried spices and other pantry staples to boost the flavor and make this dish accessible for any night of the week.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Two 14.5-ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can navy beans or another small white bean (do not drain)
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 dried bay leaf
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Shredded reduced-fat Cheddar, plain yogurt, pickled jalapenos and crushed tortilla chips, for serving (all are optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook until vegetables are just tender and browned in spots, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin, then continue to cook until fragrant and brick-red in color, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, beans (and their liquid), lentils, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of black pepper. Bring to a steady simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover with a lid and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the chili has thickened slightly, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings as desired.

LAMB CHILI



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces whole onion or 14 ounces ready-cut (3 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces lean lamb
1 jalapeno
1 large clove garlic
4 ounces whole green pepper or 3 ounces ready-cut ( 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound ripe plum tomatoes
1 cup beef stock or bouillon
1 1-pound can no-salt-added kidney beans
1/8 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop whole onions in food processer. Saute in hot oil in large nonstick pan until they begin to soften.
  • Trim lamb of all fat and grind coarsely in food processor. Add to onions, and cook until brown.
  • Cut jalapeno in half, and seed. With food processor running, put half the jalapeno, along with the garlic, through feed tube to mince.
  • Wash, trim, seed and cut up whole green pepper, and process by pulsing. If the pepper throws off juice, squeeze it. Then add to meat.
  • Stir in cumin, coriander and ginger. Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Wash tomatoes, trim and halve; chop coarsely in food processor and add to meat. Add beef stock; cook over medium-high heat.
  • Rinse beans thoroughly and add to meat; stir well, and cook to heat through.
  • Season with salt, if desired, and pepper.

SPICY LAMB AND LENTILS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Lamb     Low Fat     Lentil     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder), well trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup lentils
1 3/4 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
Tomato and Red Onion Chutney

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients in large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Bring lentils and broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add lamb and marinade to lentils and blend well. Bring to simmer. Cover and bake until lamb is tender, about 50 minutes. Spoon off any fat from surface. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with chutney.

SPICY LAMB CHILI



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This chili really isn't that spicy, but it is good. We really like lamb and I was looking for some different ways to prepare it. Found this recipe on www.americanlamb.com and have adapted it to fit my allergies. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 medium onion, diced
1 lb lean ground lamb
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
monterey jack cheese, for garnish
onion, Chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Coat a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot with spray oil and heat; cook onions and ground lamb over medium heat.
  • When onions are soft and meat browned; drain well.
  • Add garlic and season with red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and beans; bring soup to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings.

LAMB AND WHITE BEAN CHILI



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I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was so exciting and tasty to my husband and son, I made a second batch almost right away. If you like a spicier chili, add harissa paste or use medium salsa instead of mild. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground lamb
1 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, undrained
1 jar (16 ounces) mild chunky salsa
3 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout), divided
4-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest, divided
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Optional: Additional chopped red onion and toasted naan flatbread or pita bread

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook lamb and onion over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer lamb mixture to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add beans., In a small bowl, combine salsa, 1-1/2 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning and 3 teaspoons lemon zest. Pour over beans and lamb; stir until well combined. Cook, covered, on low for 6 hours or until onions are tender. , In a small bowl, combine marmalade with remaining Moroccan seasoning and lemon zest; stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with parsley, cheese and almonds. If desired, serve with additional red onion and naan or pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked lentils or canned lentils. If using dried lentils, be sure to rinse and sort them before cooking.
  • If you don't have ground lamb, you can use ground beef or turkey instead.
  • Add more or less chili powder to taste. If you like it spicy, add more chili powder. If you prefer it milder, add less.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado.
  • This chili is also great for meal prep. Simply cook a large batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week for easy meals.

Conclusion:

This lamb chili with lentils is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lamb. The lentils add a boost of protein and fiber to the chili, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy chili recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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