Garlic Crumbed Lamb Loin Chops with Herbed Tomato Sauce

These garlic crumbed lamb loin chops are perfect for a dinner party. Served with an unctuous herbed tomato sauce, they will win over any dinner guests.

A Refined Winter Warmer

As the winter nights draw in and you want to make a dish that really warms your cockles, this crumbed lamb dish will deliver.

The rich tomato sauce adds a Mediterranean angle, and the garlic-heavy crumb adds texture to the tender meat.

Lamb Loin Chops are great for a dinner party because they are both rustic and refined. They can be served with any vegetable accompaniment of your choosing.

Garlic Crumbed Lamb Loin Chops with Herbed Tomato Sauce

Course: DinnerCuisine: American
Servings

4-6

servings
Prep time

45

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 Lamb Loin Chops

  • 9 slices wholegrain bread

  • 4 cloves grlic, chopped coarsely

  • 3 small fresh red chillies, seeded, chopped coarsely

  • ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves

  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

  • ¼ cup plain flour (40g)

  • 1/3 cup milk (80ml)

  • 2 tablespoons seeded mustard

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, sliced (150g)

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed, extra

  • 400g can tomato pieces

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • ½ cup dry white wine (125ml)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, extra

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (60ml)

Directions

  • Remove and discard crusts from bread; chop bread coarsely. Blend or process bread, chopped garlic, chilli, oregano and pepper just until finely chopped.
  • Coat lamb in flour; shake off excess.
  • Brush lamb with combined milk and mustard; ; press on breadcrumb mixture.
  • Cover refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat olive oil in medium pan; cook onion and crushed garlic, stirring, about 5 minutes or until onion is browned lightly.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes, paste, wine and extra oregano; bring to boil. Simmer, uncovered for about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Heat vegetable oil in large pan; cook lamb, in batches, until browned (or you can grill in oven) until desired.  Drain; serve with hot tomato sauce.