Spiced Lamb Tamale Bowl

/in
CategoryCuisine

Recipe provided by Spiced Lamb Tamale Bowls - The Curious Plate, courtesy of the American Lamb Board (Spiced Lamb Tamale Bowls | American Lamb).

Yields1 Serving
Lamb
 2 tbsp Ground chili pepper
 2 tsp Ground cumin
 2 tsp Ground coriander
 2 tsp Ground paprika
 2 tsp Garlic powder
 1 lb Ground lamb
 3 tbsp Olive oil, divided
 0.50 Red pepper, thinly sliced
 0.50 Orange pepper, thinly sliced
 0.50 Yellow pepper, thinly sliced
 0.50 Red onion, thinly sliced
 Salt & pepper to taste
Polenta
 3 Water
 1 cup Quick cooking polenta
 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
 0.25 cup Shredded white cheddar cheese
 Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
 Crumbled feta
 Avocado slices
 Radish slices
 Cilantro
 Sliced Jalapenos
 Sliced grape tomatoes
For the lamb
1

In a mixing bowl combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, ground lamb, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Next, preheat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet followed by ground lamb. Saute the lamb breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink; about five minutes

2

Remove the lamb from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet add 1 tbsp olive oil along with the peppers and red onion. Saute the veggies until softened about seven minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.

For the polenta:
3

Add water to a large stock pot and bring to a boil. Pour the polenta into the stock pot and stir to combine. Continue to stir until the polenta has absorbed the water and is nice and thick. Turn off the heat and stir in the butter, cream, cheese, salt, and pepper.

To serve
4

Divide the polenta among four bowls followed by the lamb, peppers, and assortment of toppings. Enjoy!

Note: USDA recommends lground amb be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F..

Ingredients

Lamb
 2 tbsp Ground chili pepper
 2 tsp Ground cumin
 2 tsp Ground coriander
 2 tsp Ground paprika
 2 tsp Garlic powder
 1 lb Ground lamb
 3 tbsp Olive oil, divided
 0.50 Red pepper, thinly sliced
 0.50 Orange pepper, thinly sliced
 0.50 Yellow pepper, thinly sliced
 0.50 Red onion, thinly sliced
 Salt & pepper to taste
Polenta
 3 Water
 1 cup Quick cooking polenta
 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
 0.25 cup Shredded white cheddar cheese
 Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
 Crumbled feta
 Avocado slices
 Radish slices
 Cilantro
 Sliced Jalapenos
 Sliced grape tomatoes
Spiced Lamb Tamale Bowl
IngredientsDirections
Braised Lamb Shank TaquitosRosemary Garlic American Lamb Chops with Creamy Parmesan Sauce