Saturday Recipe

In common with many English people, we love lamb and I thought this sounded like a delicious new recipe. I wish we had some chops in the freezer. Better visit Costco next week.

Seared Lamb with Balsamic Sauce

Get a healthy taste of the Mediterranean when you serve these hearty sweet-savory chops over rice pilaf.

• Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 chops and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 8 none (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped red onion

• 2 none garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle lamb loin chops with salt and pepper. Add lamb to pan, and cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn lamb over, and cook 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove lamb from pan; keep warm. Add chopped onion and garlic to pan; cook 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Stir in broth and balsamic vinegar; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until reduced to about 2/3 cup. Serve sauce with lamb.

Have a great weekend