MEXITANA ANCHO-LAMB CHILI

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Mexitana Ancho-Lamb Chili image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 yellow onions, diced
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
8 to 10 medium-sized fresh ancho chiles, fire roasted to remove skins, then diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons annatto seed paste
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon ground Saigon cinnamon
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
6 pounds lamb stew meat
16 ounces good quality beer
8 cups lamb stock (if you don't have access to lamb stock, a good rich beef stock will do)
24 Roma tomatoes, (roasted, skinned and chopped)
3 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate
Sea salt
2 cups grated Cotija cheese for the top

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a Dutch oven, sweat the onions, garlic, chiles, cilantro, annatto seed paste, chili powder, cinnamon, oregano, and cumin in the olive oil. Add the lamb stew meat, and continue to cook until the meat has caramelized just slightly. Deglaze with the beer. Add the lamb stock, and tomatoes. Put the lid on and pop it into the oven while the shearing goes on. Stir it occasionally and cook for about 4 to 6 hours. When the shearing is done, grate the chocolate into the chili, which by now should be sublime. Ladle it into bowls and top it with the grated Cotija cheese and serve with a nice cold beer, fresh cornbread, a salad and feel the flavors of Mexico transport you!

Amr Elnozahy
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of lamb and ancho chiles. It's got a nice kick to it, but it's not too spicy. The lamb is so tender and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Sammak Abbasi
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This chili is one of my favorites! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The lamb is always tender and the chili has a wonderful flavor.


wasit khan
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This chili is delicious! The lamb is so tender and the chili has a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Clifford Gauthier
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is so tender and the chili has a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend it!


Shine Prosperities
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of lamb and ancho chiles. It's got a nice kick to it, but it's not too spicy. The lamb is so tender and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.


gadi sami
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This chili is one of my favorites! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The lamb is always tender and the chili has a wonderful flavor.


Ryan Crowley
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This chili is delicious! The lamb is so tender and the chili has a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Nle jerry Terry
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is so tender and the chili has a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend it!


AK Awais
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The lamb is always tender and the chili has a great flavor.


M Ayaan
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This chili is delicious! The lamb is fall-apart tender and the ancho chiles give it a wonderful smoky flavor. I served it with cornbread and it was a perfect meal.


Ohwowhiabene Elizabeth
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The lamb was so tender and the chili had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Nielsen
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This chili is amazing! I love the combination of lamb and ancho chiles. It's got a nice kick to it, but it's not too spicy. The lamb is so tender and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Nanna Adede
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the chili had a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ram Kapul
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This ancho lamb chili is a real winner! The flavors are rich and complex, with a perfect balance of heat and smokiness. The lamb is fall-apart tender, and the ancho chiles add a wonderful depth of flavor. I served it with sour cream, guacamole, and s