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Australian Bush Tomato Glazed Halal Lamb Cutlets
Juicy Australian lamb cutlets pan-seared and coated in a tangy, savory bush tomato and sweet paprika reduction.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Season lamb cutlets generously on both sides with fine salt and smoked paprika.
- 02
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 03
Sear lamb cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until deep brown, then turn and sear for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- 04
Transfer cutlets to a warm plate to rest while preparing the sauce.
- 05
Reduce skillet heat to medium, add minced garlic and ground bush tomato, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 06
Pour in apple vinegar, brown sugar, and halal beef stock, stirring well to combine.
- 07
Simmer sauce for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
- 08
Return cutlets to the pan, turning once to coat thoroughly in glaze, and serve hot.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Pan-glaze reduction
Simmering a mixture of acidic, sweet, and savory liquids until water evaporates, leaving a thick sauce that coats meat.
Notes from the kitchen
- Bush tomato adds a savory tomato-like depth; keep pan heat at medium while blooming it to prevent burning.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Australian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.