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CORDERO EN CHILINDRON (Lamb in Chilindron Sauce)

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Course Main Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 lbs. boneless shoulder or leg of lamb cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (increase to taste)
  • 1 large onion chopped (use more if you like onion)
  • 4 large red peppers cored, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 cup skinned and chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 pinches of toasted saffron threads or 1 tsp. saffron powder
  • 1 chili pepper seeded and chopped (dried chilies work just as well)

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole or large pan with the garlic cloves.
  • Add the meat and fry until evenly browned.
  • Remove the meat and set it aside.
  • Discard the garlic, if a milder flavor is preferred.
  • Add the onion and peppers to the pan and sauté until they start to soften.
  • Add the tomatoes, paprika, saffron and chili pepper.
  • Return the meat to the pan, cover and cook very gently for about 1 hour or until the meat is tender, adding the olives about 10 minutes before serving.
  • If the meat becomes dry during cooking, add a little water, but the dish should contain little liquid.
  • Transfer to a heated serving dish and serve immediately.
  • Freezes well.
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