Recipe and source notes

Mexican-Style Lamb

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Hot chilli powder
  • 2 tablespoons Plain flour
  • 500 grams Diced lamb, (1lb)
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 500 g jar passata
  • 1 tablespoon Chilli powder
  • 1 Red pepper, finely chopped
  • 200 ml Pot half fat creme fraiche
  • 100 grams Tortilla chips, (31/2 oz)
  • 100 grams Mature Cheddar, grated (31/2 oz)

Make it step by step

  1. Mix the hot chilli powder and flour together in a large bowl, add the lamb and coat with the flour mix.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the lamb for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the passata, chilli powder and pepper to the pan. cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the lamb is cooked.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a shallow dish. Spoon over the creme fraiche, top with the tortilla chips and the grated cheese.
  5. Place under a preheated grill for about 1 minute until the cheese melts, and serve immediately.
  6. NOTES: Spicy chilli lamb contrasting with a layer of cool, smooth creme fraiche and crunchy tortilla topping.

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Adapted from Foodista by Sheri Wetherell, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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