Lamb Shoulder Chop Tuscan Style

Recipe courtesy of the Meat and Livestock Australia.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 lamb shoulder chops

Seasoned Flour:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 tablespoons olive oil - divided use
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup white wine
12 ounces canned tomatoes, crushed
1/4 teaspoon oregano, dry, flaked
1 slice mozzarella cheese per person

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare seasoned flour in a medium bowl and cover chops with mixture.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in skillet. Brown chops on both sides until light brown. Remove chops from skillet onto plate. Discard fat from skillet.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in skillet. Add tomato paste, onions, garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add white wine, crushed tomatoes and oregano. Return chops to skillet, cover and braise over low heat for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove chops and keep warm in oven.
5. Purée all the sauce in blender. Cover meat with sauce. Top with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the Meat and Livestock Australia.