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Greek chilli con carne with whipped feta
Greek chilli con carne with whipped feta
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
155 minutes
Total Time:
175 minutes
Whipped feta adds a creamy touch to spicy Greek lamb chili.
Ingredients:
  • 1.5kg boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed, cut into 4cm pieces
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 3 fresh dill sprigs, stems finely chopped, fronds reserved
  • 4 drained anchovies
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 20.00 ml dried oregano leaves
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) red wine vinegar
  • 500ml (2 cups) beef style liquid stock
  • 400g can diced tomatoes
  • 70g (1/4 cup) tomato paste
  • 6 long fresh red chillies, halved lengthways, deseeded (for more heat, leave seeds in)
  • 1 sprig fresh bay leaves
  • 28.60 gm honey
  • 1 lemon, remove 2 strips of rind then cut into wedges
  • 400g can butter beans, rinsed, drained
  • 145g (1 cup) pitted black olives
  • 4 large pita breads, split, each disc cut into six wedges
  • Fresh mint sprigs, to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • 200g soft creamy feta
  • 90g (1/3 cup) Greek-style yoghurt
Instructions:
  • In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Brown the lamb in 3 batches, tossing, for 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Saute the onion and chopped dill stems until soft. Mix in anchovies, garlic, oregano, and coriander and cook until aromatic. Deglaze with vinegar and simmer until almost evaporated. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Add back lamb with tomato, tomato paste, chilli, bay leaves, honey, and lemon rind. Simmer on low, uncovered, for 2 hours. Stir in beans and olives and cook until lamb is tender.
  • Preheat a sizzling hot chargrill pan. Char each side of the pita bread for 2 minutes until perfectly crisp.
  • Combine crumbled feta in a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Mix in yogurt until well combined and nearly smooth. Season with pepper to taste.
  • Ladle chili into bowls, then generously sprinkle with creamy whipped feta, fresh mint sprigs, and reserved fennel fronds. Accompany with crunchy pita crisps and lemon wedges for a delightful meal.

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