LAMB AND WHITE BEAN CHILI

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Here is a meaty, rich, lightly spiced mix with all the heartiness of my usual chili variations, but graced with an unusual, mineral flavor from the lamb and sweetness from the white beans.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced (or 2 small green bell peppers)
1 small bunch cilantro, cleaned
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 small jalapeƱos, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chile powder, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 1/2 cups cooked white beans (homemade or canned)
Plain yogurt, preferably sheep's milk, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook, breaking up with a fork, until well browned, 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Transfer meat to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the onion and poblano peppers. Cook until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of the cilantro stems and add to the pot. Stir in the garlic and jalapeƱo and cook 2 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander and cumin, and cook 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it begins to turn brown.
  • Return the lamb to the pot. Stir in 4 cups water, the beans and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes; add more water if the chili becomes too thick. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of yogurt and a squeeze of lime. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 556 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Sli Khan
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This chili is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. The lamb is so tender and the white beans add a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be makin


James Sesay
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this chili again for my next party.


Nenanivincent Mumba
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This chili is absolutely delicious! The lamb is so tender and the white beans add a nice touch of creaminess. The spices are perfectly balanced and the chili has a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this chili again.


Sylvester Morris
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this chili a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was so tender and the white beans added a nice touch of creaminess. The chili is so flavorful and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I


Sunny Kumar
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This chili is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. The lamb is cooked perfectly and the chili is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this chili a


Mike Aramson
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I'm always looking for new chili recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the white beans added a nice touch of creaminess. I loved the addition of the spices, which gave the chili a nice depth of f


Mr faizan
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The lamb is so tender and the white beans add a nice touch of creaminess. I love the addition of the spices, which give the chili a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this c


Rebecca Eze
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this chili a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was so tender and the white beans added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this chili again.


Anna Galvis
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This chili is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. The lamb is so tender and the white beans add a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be makin


Farouk Benagdi
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this chili again for my next party.


Mitch Douglas
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This chili is absolutely delicious! The lamb is so tender and the white beans add a nice touch of creaminess. The spices are perfectly balanced and the chili has a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this chili again.


Takalo Mleya
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this chili a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was so tender and the white beans added a nice touch of creaminess. The chili is so flavorful and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I


Gladwell Muriu
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This chili is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. The lamb is cooked perfectly and the chili is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this chili a


angela meunier
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I'm always looking for new chili recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the white beans added a nice touch of creaminess. I loved the addition of the spices, which gave the chili a nice depth of f


Grace Benneh
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The lamb is so tender and the white beans add a nice touch of creaminess. I love the addition of the spices, which give the chili a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this c


Tangiwai-Te-Paea Whare
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this chili a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the white beans added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this chili again.


Saad Good
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This chili is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. The lamb is so tender and the white beans add a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be makin


mim tamima
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this chili again for my next party.


Khand Geo
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This lamb and white bean chili is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the lamb is fall-apart tender. I love the addition of the white beans, which add a nice creamy texture and extra protein. I will definitely be making thi