Cha-Cha Curried Lamb

Serving Size:

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

1 1/2 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 (6-ounce) containers nonfat yogurt, pina colada or pineapple flavor
• 2 (14.5 ounces each) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 cup 100% pineapple juice

Instructions:

Cut whole boneless leg of lamb in half.  (Save half for another use or the recipe may be doubled). Carefully trim fat from the lamb and cut into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat large nonstick Dutch oven or large, deep nonstick saucepan with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onions. Sauté the onions until lightly browned, stirring often, about 5 minutes. 

Add the lamb cubes. Sauté the lamb and cook until nicely browned, stirring often to brown all sides.

Add the chopped garlic and curry powder. Cook about 2 or 3 minutes, until fragrant.

Add the 2 containers of nonfat yogurt, 2 cans chopped tomatoes (do not drain) and pineapple juice. 

Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook about 1 1/2 hours.  If curry begins to stick, add water as necessary.

Serve garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving:

494 calories, 20 g total fat, 121 mg cholesterol, 577 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 43 g protein