Spicy Lamb and Black Bean Chili

Submitted by lazyme

"This is one of our favorites. Very simple and quick."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 24 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (7 ounce) can green chilies, chopped, undrained

directions

1. Coat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add lamb and onion, and cook until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well; wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel. Return lamb mixture to pan.
2. Add chili powder and remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Reviews

[Deb312]

I was looking for a chili recipe using lamb. Delicious! This recipe fit the bill. I had to change up a couple of items (I had only 1 can tomato sauce on hand so used I 1-6 oz can tomato paste and added 10 oz water to equal 24 oz of tomato sauce.) I also used Muir Glen Organic petite crushed tomatoes, that were fire-roasted with chipotle peppers. So I eliminated the canned green chili peppers. Added crushed garlic and 1/4 cup green pepper. Served the lamb chili with a dollop of sour cream, grated sharp cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro. DH loved it!

 

[*Parsley*]

Wow! This is excellent! I had 2 lbs of lean ground lamb so I doubled the recipe..... but I did not double the chicken broth. I added a little minced garlic, too. The lamb flavor goes so well with everything in this recipe. It's definitely a more exciting chili than the usual beef chilis; and yes, it is easy. We enjoyed this witha dallop of sour cream and some cilantro garnish. I'll make this again. Thanx for sharing!

 

[Crystal W]

I also thought this was a great recipe for being so easy. Didn't feel like super spicy tonight, so I toned down the chili powder and cayenne. I used kidney beans instead of black beans, which was just as good. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[flower7]

This is a very tasty, easy recipe. I made just two minor changes: 1/4 tsp cayenne and 4.5 oz green chiles instead of the amounts called for. Served with sour cream, cheddar cheese and crackers. Thanks for the recipe!