Lamb Chops Macaroni Tjops Macaroni Food

LAMB CHOPS & MACARONI (TJOPS & MACARONI)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
• Grease an oven proof casserole dish with lid.
• Mix the flour and seasoning and dip the chops until well covered.
• Arrange chops in casserole dish.
• Mix the water, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce and vinegar.
• Pour over chops.
• Sprinkle chops with sugar.
• Cover with lid (or foil) and bake for 1 hour.
• Bring 4L of water to the boil and add olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Add macaroni and onion stirring until boiling rapidly.
• Boil on high heat till soft.
• Spoon over chops.
• Sprinkle with cheese and grill till golden brown.

LAMB MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Add the pasta and chicken stock to the water and cook, covered, 12 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool in a large saucepan.
• Add the heavy cream, Greek yogurt, beef stock, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, asiago, blue cheese, 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning, sugar, dry mustard, white pepper, half of the dill, 1/2 stick butter and 1 tablespoon black pepper in a pot and blend together. Place on the stove over low heat and cook, covered, stirring once every minute to keep the cheeses from sticking.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1/2 stick butter in a nonstick skillet and add the lamb and bacon. Add the paprika, remaining tablespoon seafood seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper. Cook until the bacon fat has rendered down and the lamb is cooked all the way through and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain the excess grease, then add the meat mixture to the cheese sauce; stir and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir together.
• Add the oil to skillet and heat until hot. Add the pita bread and fry, 1 minute. Lightly dust the pita chips with salt and the remaining dill. Place the Greek mac and cheese in each of 4 bowls and serve with fried pita on the side of each.

ROASTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper and place in a gallon-size zip-top bag.
• Whisk 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the rosemary, smashed garlic, lemon juice and some salt and pepper together in a measuring cup. Pour the marinade into the bag with the lamb. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a heavy-duty sheet tray with foil.
• Combine the mustard and honey together in a small bowl and set aside. Add the panko, Parmesan, parsley, chives and the remaining 2 cloves garlic to a small bowl and toss together. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil and mix together.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and once very hot, sear the lamb, 1 rack at a time, fat-side down first, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place fat-side up on the prepared sheet tray.
• Brush both racks with the honey mustard and apply each with the panko and herb mixture. Roast the lamb until an instant-read thermometer reads 140 degrees F, for medium, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before carving into chops.

CROCK POT LAMB CHOPS DINNER

Steps:

• Spray crock pot with non-stick spray (I use Mazola No-stick).
• Brown lamb chops on both sides if desired.
• Place in bottom of crock pot.
• In fry pan used to brown lamb chops, cook onions and garlic, with curry powder, just until beginning to turn transparent.
• Transfer onions and garlic to crock pot, spreading evenly over lamb chops.
• Lay bay leaves on top.
• Arrange potato quarters evenly on top of previously arranged ingredients being sure they do not touch the sides of the crock pot.
• Arrange carrots over top; try to avoid leaving any potatoes exposed as they will tend to turn dark (You may need to add more carrots, depending on the size, to achieve this).
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover.
• Cook on high for at least 3 hours, or Cook on low for at least 6 hours, or Cook on high, then reduce to low allowing 2 hours on low for each hour on high.
• When there is only an hour left of cooking time, place asparagus spears on top of all and sprinkle a little more curry powder on top.
• If you wish, you can add a tablespoon of butter on top of the asparagus.

GREEK STYLE LAMB AND MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni in the usual way until not quite tender.
• Drain and toss in a dash of olive oil.
• Leave aside.
• Saute the vegetables and garlic for three minutes.
• Add mince and brown.
• Add tomatoes and tomato sauce along with the water and crumbled stock cube and dried herbs.
• Simmer for 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
• Place half of the macaroni into the bottom of a deep casserole dish.
• Sprinkle over some grated cheese.
• Now layer half the meat/veg mix over macaroni, followed by remaining noodles, more cheese, then remaining meat/veg mix.
• Spoon the cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle with more cheese.
• Bake 220 deg celsius 20- 25 minutes.
• To make cheese sauce: Melt the margarine.
• Stir in flour.
• Blend in milk.
• Cook for three minutes stirring often.
• Stir in grated cheese til melted.

CURRIED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown lamb chops on both sides in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, apple and curry until tender. Combine the flour, salt, sugar and mustard; add to the pan. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice until blended. bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat., Return chops to the skillet; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, turning once, or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve over rice.

BEST EVER LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine herbs and salt; rub over lamb chops. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with mint jelly if desired.

CURRY LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown the lamb chops on both sides in oil; drain. Combine the orange juice, teriyaki sauce, orange zest, curry and garlic; pour over lamb. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove chops and keep warm. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve lamb and gravy with rice if desired.

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first 10 ingredients; add lamb chops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade and onion. Lightly oil the grill rack. , Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

BAKED PORK CHOPS & MACARONI CREOLE

Steps:

• Wipe hops with damp paper towel, trim excess fat.
• Place on rack in broiler pan, broil on both sides until nicely browned.
• In hot oil in large skillet, oven proof, saute onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper well.
• Add cooked macaroni to tomato mixture, mix well.
• Arrange chops on top.
• Bake covered 40 minutes or until chops are tender.

BAKED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and the Worcestershire sauce; stir well. Dip each lamb chop in the sauce and then lightly dredge in the bread crumbs. Then arrange them in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes, turn chops over, and cook for 20 more minutes, or to desired doneness.

GREEK LAMB & MACARONI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and cook for 10 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then tip in the lamb mince, turn up the heat and brown, breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon.
• Once the lamb is browned, add the cinnamon, crumbled stock cube, tomatoes and oregano. Stir well and simmer for 15 mins, covered, then for 15 mins, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes have cooked down.
• Meanwhile, cook the macaroni following pack instructions. Drain well. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Mix together the ricotta, most of the parmesan and the milk with plenty of seasoning, and stir into the macaroni. Tip the mince into a large baking dish, top with the macaroni mixture, and scatter over the remaining parmesan. Bake for 30 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve hot with garlic bread, if you like.

SLOW COOKER LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine red wine and onion in a slow cooker.
• Whisk honey, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended. Add tapioca starch and whisk until well combined. Let sit until mixture is thickened, at least 5 minutes.
• Dip lamb chops in the mustard mixture and massage until fully coated.
• Place chops in a single layer over the red wine and onion mixture in the slow cooker. Pour remaining mustard mixture on top.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on Low until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop reads at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), about 4 1/2 hours.

OVEN-ROASTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Cut away excess fat from the lamb chops (some fat does add flavor). Coat each chop lightly in olive oil. Dust lamb chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place lamb chops in a cast iron skillet.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-well doneness.
• Remove from the oven and cover tightly with foil; let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with mint jelly on the side,