Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tomatoes and Za'atar

Ingredients for Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tomatoes and Za'atar

• 1 800g can plum tomatoes in puree

• 60ml za'atar (about 30g )

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 1 large garlic clove, pressed

• 4 3/4- to 1-inch-thick lamb shoulder blade chops

How to make Lamb Shoulder Chops with Tomatoes and Za'atar

Place tomatoes with puree in large saucepan. Add za'atar, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Stir until sauce thickens, crushing tomatoes, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Spoon warm sauce over lamb; serve.

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