Lamb Chops Pizzaiola

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 lamb chops, 1 1/2 inch thick, bone in
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups chicken stock

Recipe

• 1 season chops with salt and pepper.
• 2 heat extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 3 add the crushed garlic and stir it around to flavor the oil.
• 4 add in the chops and caramelize on both sides, 2 - 3 minutes per side.
• 5 remove the chops to a plate and reserve.
• 6 stir in the fennel seeds, onions, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
• 7 reduce the heat and cook for 7 - 8 minutes.
• 8 add the tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
• 9 add the wine and cook for another minute.
• 10 stir in the stock and combine well.
• 11 slide the chops back into the pan, cover and simmer to finish cooking the chops, about 5 - 6 minutes.