Moroccan Lamb

From Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge

About Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge:

Located in the heart of Little Italy, Mezzo offers delicious meals in a cool, modern setting. Exceptional service & an extensive beverage menu is sure to enhance every guest’s experience.

Producers:

Lamb (Ewe Dell Family Farms)
Onion (Simpson Orchards)
Beef Stock (Trimble Cattle Co.)
Herbs (Fruit Wagon)

Ingredients:

  • lamb
  • 1 large white onion…or 3 shallots (peeled & diced0\1 tsp. butter)
  • 1 tbsp canola or olive oil
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 200ml balsamic vinegar
  • 500ml beef stock
  • 2 tbsp Nutella – (it’s a lot easier than milling bittersweet chocolate with butter!)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig thyme

Moroccan Spice:

  • ½ tsp. dried clove
  • ½ tsp. dried cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cardamom 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Making Moroccan Lamb

  1. In small pot place onions or shallots with butter and oil
  2. Sauté for approx 5 mins on high heat until onions are translucent
  3. Add brown sugar and balsamic, place back on stove, lower heat to simmer, reduce by 1/3
  4. Add beef stock and return to high heat
  5. Reduce by ½ and fold in Nutella

Combine all ingredients and dredge lamb individually or as a rack

Sear and bake lamb to desired temperature

Photo accompanied with Parmesan mashed potatoes, sautéed rapini and sweet peppers