Chipotle Coffee Crusted Rack of Lamb
A chipotle coffee mixture is rubbed all over Frenched racks of lamb, then roasted to perfection. The red wine sauce brings it all together for a punch of savory goodness.
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Chipotle Coffee Crusted Rack Of Lamb
- 1/2 cup coffee grounds
- 1/4 cup minced thyme
- 1/4 cup minced rosemary
- 2 Tbsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 Tbsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 2 frenched racks of lamb approximately 2-3 lbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Red Wine Sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup red wine Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot works well
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp freshly chopped rosemary
- Salt & pepper
instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- In a small bowl, stir together coffee grounds, minced thyme, minced rosemary, chipotle chili powder, pepper, and kosher salt until combined.
- Rub both racks evenly with the rub.
- Heat oil vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear on both sides, about 1 minute per side.
- Place skillet in the oven and roast until internal temperature is 145˚F. This should take about 20 to 25 minutes. Let lamb rest about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the lamb is roasting, make the red wine sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and brown slightly, about 1 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch until garlic is coated. Pour in wine and beef stock, whisking to combine. Allow mixture to cook and reduce by half, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in butter and rosemary. Once butter has melted, season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- Serve lamb with warm sauce.