Sep 24 2026
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Chopped New Mexico Lamb Recipe

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Time30m
Serves4

Chopped New Mexico lamb mixed with spices and served with fresh apricot sauce.

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Ingredients

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Lamb Mixture

Apricot Sauce

Method

Prepare Lamb

  1. 1

    Cook the Lamb

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Spices

    Add the ground New Mexico lamb to the skillet along with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.

Make Apricot Sauce

  1. 3

    Cook Apricots

    In a small saucepan, combine chopped dried apricots and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until apricots are soft.

  2. 4

    Blend Sauce

    Remove from heat and stir in honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or transfer to a blender and blend carefully.

Serve

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the chopped New Mexico lamb on a plate and drizzle with the fresh apricot sauce. Enjoy!

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