Dinner for 4

Cajun Lamb with Sweet Potatoes

Name: Cajun Lamb with Sweet Potatoes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 8 lamb cutlets; 2 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning; 2 sweet potatoes; 2 tbsp margarine; 2 cloves garlic; 1 red onion; 2 cloves garlic; 6 tomatoes; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 red chili pepper; salt and pepper

$33.96for 440 minServes 4

Cajun-seasoned lamb cutlets cook in a skillet beside mashed sweet potatoes and a quick tomato chili jam.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Lamb$9.99/lb typical	2.5 lb	$24.98Typical price
	Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical	1 lb	$1.29Typical price
	Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical	1 oz	$0.25Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	1.9 lb	$3.73Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$33.96

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Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Family Dinners Fall Spring

Typical price

$8.49 per serving$33.96 for 4

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Ingredients

8 lamb cutlets
2 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
2 sweet potatoes
2 tbsp margarine
2 cloves garlic
1 red onion
2 cloves garlic
6 tomatoes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 red chili pepper
salt and pepper

Steps

Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in salted water for 15 minutes, until tender.
Cook the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, chili, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 18 minutes, until thick.
Drain and mash the sweet potatoes with the margarine, one garlic clove, salt, and pepper.
Rub the lamb cutlets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat a lightly oiled 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the lamb for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F.
Rest the lamb for 3 minutes, then serve it with the sweet potato mash and tomato chili jam.

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