Lamb Green Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 lbs lamb shoulder, cut in 1-2 in cubes
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 -2 cup green onion, chopped as garnish
• 4 tomatillos, diced
• 1 anaheim chili, diced with seeds
• 1 jalapeno pepper, dices with seeds
• 2 serrano peppers, diced with seeds
• 4 roma tomatoes, diced
• 4 -6 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained and chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can corn
• 1 (2 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
• 2 tablespoons rubbed sage
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 3 -4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup beef stock

Recipe

• 1 prep all fresh ingredients and place into 2-3 bowls. 1 bowl for the peppers and 1 bowl for the rest (keeping the green onion in a separate bowl if desired as garnish).
• 2 heat 3 tablespoons oil, in a 5 quart skillet, over medium heat. season and toss lamb with all lamb seasonings above. place in skillet before oil begins to smoke. cook til lamb is medium rare to medium.
• 3 add all fresh ingredients, except peppers. stir, simmer for 2 minutes.
• 4 add all canned ingredients and seasonings, stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
• 5 add peppers and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
• 6 move to 6-8 qt crock pot and add stock, simmer over med-low heat for at least 30 minutes but as much as 6 hours.
• 7 optional: you may salt to taste and add cheddar cheese if desired (i always desire a little cheese). i also recommend you add cheese on a per bowl basis, not to the whole pot.