Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Lamb Shoulder Recipe

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (6 lb) lamb shoulder, boneless
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 4 -6 garlic cloves
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 -4 sprigs fresh oregano
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 dried chipotle chiles
• 3/4 cup water or 3/4 cup meat stock
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 generously salt and pepper the lamb shoulder; let meat come to room temperature, about 2 hours.
• 2 preheat oven to 325 degrees f.
• 3 add olive oil to a large ovenproof pan. sear the lamb over medium-high heat until very brown on all sides. remove lamb from the pan; let rest on a platter for 10 to 15 minutes.
• 4 leaving an even coating, drain excess oil from the pan. add onions; sweat over low heat until translucent. return lamb to the pan; add remaining ingredients. cover pan, place in the oven and cook for 2 to 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140 to 150 degrees f. let lamb rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
• 5 use as burrito/taco meat or you can serve with vegetables and potatoes.