Marlo Thomas's Creole Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 6 shoulder lamb chops
• salt
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers
• 2 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, drained
• 2 dashes cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. 1

   Sprinkle a heavy frying pan with salt; brown the chops on both sides and put them in a casserole.

2. 2

   Wipe out the skillet with a paper napkin or towel; put in the oil and heat.

3. 3

   Add the onions and green pepper.

4. 4

   Brown lightly; then add tomatoes and seasonings.

5. 5

   Stir the mixture well; simmer for a few minutes and then pour it over the lamb chops.

6. 6

   Bake tightly covered for an hour in a preheated 350F oven.