Indulge in a culinary journey with Lamb Chops Macaroni and Tjops Macaroni, two tantalizing pasta dishes that offer a delightful blend of flavors. Prepared with succulent lamb chops and tender macaroni, these recipes promise a hearty and satisfying meal. The Lamb Chops Macaroni, a classic combination of succulent lamb chops, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, is sure to impress with its rich and savory flavors. On the other hand, the Tjops Macaroni, a unique twist on the traditional macaroni and cheese, incorporates the delectable flavors of lamb chops, creating a harmonious balance of meaty and cheesy goodness. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring a seamless cooking experience for home chefs of all levels. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a culinary adventure with these irresistible pasta dishes that are sure to become favorites in your recipe collection.
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PAN SEARED LAMB CHOPS
Juicy, mouthwatering Pan Seared Lamb Chops are restaurant-quality but made at home with minimal ingredients and a cast iron pan.
Provided by Amy Nash
Categories Dinner
Time 42m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Pat dry and season the lamb chops with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or other heavy pan on medium-high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and heat for a minute, then carefully place the lamb chops in the pan, leaving a little space between them.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until seared on the bottom side, then flip with tongs and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side to sear.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Spoon the melted butter, garlic, and herbs over the lamb chops while continuing to cook for about 5 more minutes or until the temperature on a digital meat thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the lamb chops reaches 125 degrees F for medium-rare. See notes for additional information about cooking temperatures and degrees of doneness.
- Remove from the lamb chops from the heat, cover with a piece of foil, then let the meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 871 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 79 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Cholesterol 197 mg, Sodium 1390 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
LAMB MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Add the pasta and chicken stock to the water and cook, covered, 12 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool in a large saucepan.
- Add the heavy cream, Greek yogurt, beef stock, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, asiago, blue cheese, 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning, sugar, dry mustard, white pepper, half of the dill, 1/2 stick butter and 1 tablespoon black pepper in a pot and blend together. Place on the stove over low heat and cook, covered, stirring once every minute to keep the cheeses from sticking.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1/2 stick butter in a nonstick skillet and add the lamb and bacon. Add the paprika, remaining tablespoon seafood seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper. Cook until the bacon fat has rendered down and the lamb is cooked all the way through and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain the excess grease, then add the meat mixture to the cheese sauce; stir and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir together.
- Add the oil to skillet and heat until hot. Add the pita bread and fry, 1 minute. Lightly dust the pita chips with salt and the remaining dill. Place the Greek mac and cheese in each of 4 bowls and serve with fried pita on the side of each.
GREEK LAMB & MACARONI BAKE
A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and cook for 10 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then tip in the lamb mince, turn up the heat and brown, breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon.
- Once the lamb is browned, add the cinnamon, crumbled stock cube, tomatoes and oregano. Stir well and simmer for 15 mins, covered, then for 15 mins, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes have cooked down.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni following pack instructions. Drain well. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- Mix together the ricotta, most of the parmesan and the milk with plenty of seasoning, and stir into the macaroni. Tip the mince into a large baking dish, top with the macaroni mixture, and scatter over the remaining parmesan. Bake for 30 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve hot with garlic bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
LAMB CHOPS & MACARONI (TJOPS & MACARONI)
A yummy one dish meal fit for comfort eating but surprisingly low fat if excess fat is removed from chops before cooking. The resulting sauce is delicious with the macaroni. Adapted from Theresa Verslanking.
Provided by Cheron
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
- Grease an oven proof casserole dish with lid.
- Mix the flour and seasoning and dip the chops until well covered.
- Arrange chops in casserole dish.
- Mix the water, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce and vinegar.
- Pour over chops.
- Sprinkle chops with sugar.
- Cover with lid (or foil) and bake for 1 hour.
- Bring 4L of water to the boil and add olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Add macaroni and onion stirring until boiling rapidly.
- Boil on high heat till soft.
- Spoon over chops.
- Sprinkle with cheese and grill till golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.1, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 74.6, Sodium 257.6, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 28.6
ROASTED LAMB CHOPS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper and place in a gallon-size zip-top bag.
- Whisk 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the rosemary, smashed garlic, lemon juice and some salt and pepper together in a measuring cup. Pour the marinade into the bag with the lamb. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a heavy-duty sheet tray with foil.
- Combine the mustard and honey together in a small bowl and set aside. Add the panko, Parmesan, parsley, chives and the remaining 2 cloves garlic to a small bowl and toss together. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil and mix together.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and once very hot, sear the lamb, 1 rack at a time, fat-side down first, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place fat-side up on the prepared sheet tray.
- Brush both racks with the honey mustard and apply each with the panko and herb mixture. Roast the lamb until an instant-read thermometer reads 140 degrees F, for medium, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before carving into chops.
MOROCCAN GRILLED LAMB CHOPS
Steps:
- Place the garlic, mint, turmeric, coriander, cumin, lemon zest, and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely ground. Add the olive oil and pulse to combine.
- Place the chops in one or two non-metal dishes large enough to hold them in one layer. Spread the garlic and herb mixture evenly on both sides. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, Sriracha, and lemon juice, and spread it evenly on the lamb chops. Cover, refrigerate, and allow to marinate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals and oil the cooking grate. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and grill 5 to 6 inches above the coals, first with the yogurt side up (marinade and all) for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn and grill for 3 to 4 minutes, until medium rare. Transfer to a clean plate, cover the plate tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the couscous.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remove from the heat. Cover the pot tightly and allow the couscous to steam for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint and pine nuts. Taste for seasonings and add about 1 teaspoon salt, depending on the saltiness of the stock, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve hot.
ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS
While the lamb chops from Beth Tomlinson of Morgantown, West Virginia do make for an upscale meal, they are really fast and easy. "I tend to make them for special occasions, although they are quick enough for a nice weeknight dinner," Beth explains. The chops are perfectly seasoned with rosemary and thyme and have a fabulous presentation sure to impress guests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour oil over both sides of chops; rub with herb mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chops over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
OVEN-ROASTED LAMB CHOPS
Never having lamb before I didn't "think" I liked lamb. When your MIL is 100% Greek you know you will have to fix it for her son! I asked her to show me one night and wrote it down. These oven lamb chops are so easy and tender, perfect for when you don't have a crowd to feed!
Provided by Lucky Noodles
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Cut away excess fat from the lamb chops (some fat does add flavor). Coat each chop lightly in olive oil. Dust lamb chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place lamb chops in a cast iron skillet.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-well doneness.
- Remove from the oven and cover tightly with foil; let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with mint jelly on the side,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 51.8 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so be sure to use the best you can afford.
- Cook the lamb chops properly: Lamb chops should be cooked to medium-rare or medium for the best flavor and texture. Overcooking will make them tough and dry.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings this dish together, so be sure to use one that you love. There are many different variations to choose from, so experiment until you find one that you like.
- Serve with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Lamb chops macaroni and cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends.
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