Try these hearty Whole30 Spiced Braised Lamb Chops with Baby Bella Mushrooms. This dish feels a little more special than your standard weeknight meal and is sure to delight all that come to your table.
Looking for more lamb recipes? Try this Whole30 Lamb Curry.
Ingredients
- 4 lamb chops
- 1 large white or yellow onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 cups baby bella mushrooms
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp fresh herb blend of your choice coarsely chopped (suggested: oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- SEASON both sides of each lamb chop generously with salt, pepper.
- COMBINE garlic, fresh herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a big bowl. Stir until it makes a light paste.
- ADD lamb chops to the bowl and rub the paste on both sides of the lamb chops. Let them rest for 30-45 minutes at room temperature.
- HEAT a large frying pan or cast iron dutch oven/skillet (preferred) over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil, once hot add in the lamb chops.
- SEAR seasoned lamb chops for 3-5 minutes on each side. Then remove and set aside.
- ADD roughly chopped onions, peppers, and mushrooms to lamb chop fat and sauté for 5 minutes until onions translucent.
- ADD arrowroot powder and stir to thicken slightly.
- ADD lamb chops back into the pan/skillet/dutch oven. Turn the stove to low, and braise chops and veggies until the meat is tender.
- SERVE and enjoy!
