Marlo Thomas's Creole Lamb Chops

Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of the South with Marlo Thomas's Creole Lamb Chops, a dish that celebrates the rich essence of Creole cuisine. This recipe takes tender lamb chops and infuses them with a medley of aromatic spices, including Creole seasoning, paprika, and thyme, paired with a simmered sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and celery. Perfectly seared to lock in flavor, the lamb chops are cooked until irresistibly tender in a sauce that's both savory and slightly spiced, offering a comforting depth in every bite. Serve these Creole lamb chops over fluffy white rice to soak up every drop of the zesty tomato-based sauce. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple yet flavorful ingredients, this one-pot dish makes for an impressive and satisfying dinner that brings the taste of Louisiana to your table! Keywords: Creole lamb chops, lamb chop recipe, Creole cuisine, Southern comfort food, easy dinner ideas, one-pot dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces lamb chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Season the lamb chops on both sides with 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lamb chops and sear on both sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the lamb chops from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.

Step 4

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, chicken broth, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning. Add paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Return the lamb chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the lamb chops simmer for 25-30 minutes until they are tender and flavors are well-developed.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 7

Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and serve hot. For a complete meal, serve alongside cooked white rice to soak up the delicious Creole sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2142.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2890.6

Total Fat 185.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 504.3mg	0%
Sodium 5093.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 139.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 421.2mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 3803.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 23.1%