Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
1
28-ounce can plum tomatoes in puree
1
/4t cup za'atar (about 1 ounce)
3
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1
large garlic clove, pressed
4
3/4- to 1-inch-thick lamb shoulder blade chops
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Spoon warm sauce over lamb; serve.