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Mexican Barbecued Lamb Steaks


Source: American Lamb Board
Serving Size 8
Prep Time 10 mins.
Cook Time 15 mins.

Ingredients


  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 American Lamb sirloin steaks or 6 shoulder chops (approximately 2 pounds), cut 3/4”- 1” thick

Preparation


  1. To make barbecue sauce heat oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Cook onion for 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir until melted. Add remaining ingredients; heat through and set aside.
  2. Grill lamb steaks 4” from medium-hot coals for 7 to 10 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness: 145° for medium-rare, 160° for medium, 170° for well. Baste chops frequently with sauce during the last 7 minutes of cooking.

Mexican Barbecued Lamb Steaks

8 Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 15 mins.

Preparation


  1. To make barbecue sauce heat oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Cook onion for 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir until melted. Add remaining ingredients; heat through and set aside.
  2. Grill lamb steaks 4” from medium-hot coals for 7 to 10 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness: 145° for medium-rare, 160° for medium, 170° for well. Baste chops frequently with sauce during the last 7 minutes of cooking.
Source: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 American Lamb sirloin steaks or 6 shoulder chops (approximately 2 pounds), cut 3/4”- 1” thick