Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs ground lamb
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos, drained
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons green jalapeno powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pink beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina (dissloved in 1/2 cup warm water)
  • 1/2 loaf garlic bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

Method

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven; add in garlic; cook until soft.
  • Add in lamb; cook until browned; drain off excess fat.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the tomatillos; add to the pot along with cumin, jalapeno powder, chili powder, cilantro, sugar, salt, lemon juice, parsley, and 2 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil; cook at a slow boil for 30 minutes, partially covered.
  • Add in beans; cook 10 minutes; add masa harina mixture; cook 7 minutes; remove from heat.
  • This chili is on the soupy side even when bound with the masa harina.
  • It is best served in soup bowls and topped with crusty cubes of garlic bread that can be used to sop up the good juices.