COLORADO LAMB CHILI

Colorado Lamb Chili image

This hearty and spicy stew is wonderful with fresh rolls and your favorite green salad. -Karen Gorman, Gunnison, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
Sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes and corn chips, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown lamb in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute onion and pepper in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, chili powder, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and fennel. Return lamb to the pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until lamb is tender. Garnish each serving with green onions, tomatoes and corn chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges