Szechuan Lamb (crock Pot)

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs lean boneless lamb chops
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup szechuan hot bean sauce (paste)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 4 teaspoons sesame oil
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 teaspoon hot chili oil (optional)

Recipe

• 1 trim chops of excess fat and brown on both sides in a skillet on the stove top.
• 2 place chops in the bottom of the crock pot and cover with bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and green onions.
• 3 combine remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over vegetables.
• 4 cook on low for 3-5 hours or until chops are tender and cooked through.
• 5 serve hot with cooked rice.