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Oven Roasted Lamb Rib Chops with Rosemary Apple Dressing

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs olive oil, divided

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 2 tsp dried rosemary leaves, crushed

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cups cornbread stuffing, crumbled

• 2/3 cup canned apple pie filling and topping, chopped

• 1/2 cup apple juice

• 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

• 8 lamb rib chops, cut 3/4-inch thick

A great alternative to turkey and dressing for any holiday meal.

Directions

• In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and cook onion, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add bell pepper, cornbread stuffing, apple pie filling, apple juice, and walnuts, mixing well.
• In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, spread out dressing; set aside.
• In large skillet, heat remaining oil and quickly brown lamb chops on each side.
• Place lamb chops on top of dressing.
• Roast in 350ºF oven to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium, or 170ºF for well. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.
• Serve dressing on plate and top with two lamb chops.