American Lamb Posole Stew

Recipe and photo courtesy of American Lamb Board (americanlamb.com)

Makes 8 servings


2 lbs. boneless American Lamb shoulder meat, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/3 c. all-purpose flour

1 t. each salt and pepper

3 T. olive oil, divided

4 c. fat-free chicken broth

2 jars (16 ounces each) salsa

2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) hominy, drained

1/4 c. chopped cilantro leaves


In plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.  Add lamb cubes in batches and shake to coat.

In 6-quart pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add lamb in batches and brown. Add more oil as needed.  Place browned lamb in bowl. Return lamb to pan and add broth and salsa. Simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in hominy. Cover and simmer for 15 additional minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Serve with warm tortillas or cornbread.