Lamb Tenderloin W/ Balsamic Marinade

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2-2 lbs lamb tenderloin (*can use a smaller tenderloin)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed & minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (*adds heat, (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 trim and rinse lamb as needed. place in a ziplock bag or dish with a tight seal.
• 2 whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly blended.
• 3 pour marinade over lamb. marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• 4 heat grill to medium high. grill lamb until center is pale pink, about *15-17 minutes or to desired doneness. let rest for 5 minutes, slice & serve immediately.
• 5 notes:
• 6 may need to adjust cooking time +/- depending on the size & thickness or the tenderloin.
• 7 the chili powder does not add the heat you may expect. not sure why, but it won't be spicy as one might anticipate.