A simple but gourmet meal. Tender leg of lamb is marinated overnight and then simply grilled 10 minutes per side. The secret is in the rosemary-mustard...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Lamb Dishes
Lamb is as versatile as beef in the way you can cook with it which is why you'll find such a variety of recipes here for lamb dishes. It can be grilled like on kabobs or slow simmered in a stew.
Younger lamb has the best flavor. The older it is the more gamey it can be (mutton is a lamb that is over 2 years old and it's considered the lower end quality wise).
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Grilled Lamb with Rosemary Mustard Marinade
Greek-Style Rotisserie Boneless Leg Of Lamb
Put your rotisserie to use and cook up some Greek-style lamb leg. Greek seasoning, fresh rosemary, and feta cheese give the lamb loads of flavor.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb vindaloo is a delicious Indian dish that is perfect for those who enjoy spicy food. The dish is made with a variety of spices, which give it its unique flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb And Fruit Stew
This slow-cooked savory and sweet dish combines tender lamb with dried apricots and spices, creating a complex and satisfying taste that is sure to impress.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cranberry Lamb Stew
Lamb stew gets a berry-licious upgrade in this cranberry-infused creation, a culinary twist that's sure to become a cold-weather favorite.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Spicy Lamb Shoulder Chops
These delicious shoulder chops are baked with a tangy tomato sauce. The lamb was so wonderfully tender and tasty.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Kefta Kebabs
The kefta kebab (also known as kofta kebab) is a Middle Eastern dish that consists of grilled ground meat, typically lamb or beef. Serve with rice or flatbread.
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb And Rice
Why fly to Marrakesh when this Moroccan lamb and rice brings the bazaar to your bowl? A slow-cooked treasure that's both hearty and heartwarming.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rack Of Lamb With A Mustard Rub
Few main courses can stack up to a rack of lamb when it comes to sheer presentation. And this lamb's taste will match up to its looks with this rosemary mustard rub.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley
Barley doesn't come up in too many recipes these days, and that's a shame. The hearty grain works beautifully in savory dishes like this braised lamb, which...
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Lavender Honey and Herbes de Provence
Made with lavender honey, bread crumbs, herbs de provence, black pepper, sea salt, olive oil, rack of lamb
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Five Hour Leg Of Lamb With Forty Cloves Of Garlic
Garlic, lamb, red wine. Isn't simplicity beautiful? It may have a five hour cook time, but the key to this succulent and flavorful leg of lamb is a...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Souvlakia (Greek Marinated Lamb Kebabs)
These are no ordinary kebabs. Mushrooms, peppers, and chunks of lamb get a dip in a Greek-style marinade before getting grilled up. Perfect in a pita with some...
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Red Wine And Rosemary Roasted Rack Of Lamb
These seared and roasted lamb racks are covered in a red wine reduction with rosemary, shallots, and butter.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Moussaka
A traditional Greek dish, simplified. This moussaka is made with eggplant, ground lamb, a Pecorino-Romano cheese sauce, and marinara sauce. Greek comfort food!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Frenched Rack Of Lamb With Herbs And Bread Crumbs
Lamb is coated with a garlic-rosemary paste and is browned then roasted in the oven.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Persian Lamb And Beef Kebabs
These killer kebabs can be the base for a dozen Middle-Eastern meals. Use them in pita pockets stuffed with veggies, slice them up on top of a hummus plate, or dip them in...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Moroccan Braised Lamb Shoulder
Lamb is perfect in a Moroccan-style braise with wine and rosemary served over couscous.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Lamb with Garlic Mint Sauce
Winner winner lamb dinner. Fresh herbs really make this dish shine, between rosemary and thyme in the lamb marinade and chopped mint in the sauce.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Lamb Kefta Kebabs with Tzatziki
Putting a fresh spin on dinner can get tricky, but these Lamb Kefta Kebabs keep it simple and flavor-packed. Just add tzatziki for an irresistible twist.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lamb with Eggplant
Made with tomatoes, dried oregano, eggplants, olive oil, leg of lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Broiled Lamb Chops
Thick-cut lamb chops, broiled with sensational tarragon butter, are outstandingly tasty and ready in a flash. The herby butter is so addicting, you'll want to start putting it on...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ground Lamb Skewers with Date and Fig Chutney
There's nothing like lamb spiced to perfection. These zesty lamb skewers are good enough on their own, but this recipe takes it up another notch with a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Honey BBQ Lamb Chops
A sweet and spicy basting sauce gives these tender grilled lamb chops a nice bite.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Rack Of Lamb With Mint Topping
Mint and lamb is a delightful pairing, and this recipe doubles down on it. With fresh-chopped mint in the marinade and mint jelly in the red wine reduction, it seems the...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Scotch Broth
Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Steamed Spicy Lamb Shanks
Made with white vinegar, dried guajillo chilies, dried ancho chilies, dried pasilla chilies, cumin, dried oregano, dried thyme, whole cloves, bay leaves, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Lamb Stew With Spinach And Beans
Lamb is slowly cooked with onion, garbanzo beans (or other white bean), and spinach in a light broth to make a delicious stew.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Stuffed Lamb Shoulder
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easter Curried Lamb
Lamb is a traditional food served at Easter. This recipe swaps out the usual roast leg of lamb for boneless lamb simmered in a rich curry sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cumin Lamb Chops With Pear Chutney
Made with garlic, salt, black pepper, lamb loin chops, non-stick cooking spray, pear, dried cranberries, sugar, orange juice
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Sausage Patties with Chickpeas in Tomato Broth
Made with coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, olive oil, garlic, anchovy, chickpeas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lamb Hash
Made with salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, butter, all-purpose flour, lamb, beef or chicken stock, celery, parsley, lamb
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lamb Collops
Made with cornstarch, dried thyme, lamb steaks, salt and freshly ground black pepper, flour, butter, onion, mushrooms, fresh thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Lamb
Made with black pepper, dried oregano, salt, green bell peppers, ground lamb, onion, brown or white rice, tomato sauce, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Original Basque Lamb Stew
Made with lamb shoulder, garlic, fresh rosemary, white wine, olive oil, onion, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, roasted red bell peppers, tomato
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Herbed Lamb Chops With Orange Marmalade Sauce
Made with white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh rosemary, basil, garlic, orange peel
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Rack Of Lamb With Indian Spices
Made with garlic, fresh ginger, cilantro, yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Garlic Lamb And Pinto Bean Stew
Made with yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, celery leaves, garlic, tomatoes, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Fata (Egyptian Lamb and Bread Soup)
Made with wine vinegar, garlic, lamb meat, onions, black pepper, water, rice, ghee or butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Lamb Chops
Made with lamb chops, potatoes, carrots, dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkish Lamb Shanks With Eggplant And Mushrooms
Made with chicken bouillon, tomato sauce, kosher salt, lamb shanks, white onion, white mushrooms, eggplants, garlic, paprika, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Lamb Chops With Rhubarb Sauce
Made with sugar, balsamic vinegar, lamb rib or loin chops, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, olive oil, red onion, rhubarb
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Irish Lamb Stew
Made with flour, lamb, potatoes, salt, water, carrots, pepper, onions
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Red Curry Lamb Chops
Made with fresh coriander, fish sauce, vegetable oil, lamb loin chops, red curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lamb Meat Loaf With Feta Cheese
Made with pine nuts, ground lamb, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, eggs, black pepper, dried basil, dried rosemary, salt
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Lamb Stew, Malaysian Style
Made with coconut milk, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground fennel or seeds, ground cinnamon, whole star anise, fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, kaffir lime...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Tandoori Rack Of Lamb
Made with garam masala, garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice, salt, vegetable oil, onion, ginger root
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Kleftiko (Patriot's Roast Lamb)
Made with black pepper, salt, bay leaves, lamb shank, onions, potatoes
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Curried Lamb Chops
Made with curry powder, salt and pepper, ginger, garlic, lemon, sour cream, rib lamb chops
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Leg Of Lamb With Wine Marinade
Made with black pepper, salt, red wine, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, olive oil, garlic, dried thyme
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Meshoui (Moroccan Lamb)
Made with garlic, leg of lamb, carrot, onion, tomatoes, celery, parsley, paprika, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Greek-Style Lamb Chops
Made with garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, dried thyme, black pepper, lemon peel, lamb shoulder chops, plum tomato, feta cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Young Spring Leg Of Lamb Spanish Style
Made with red onions, olive oil, leg of lamb, kosher salt, black pepper, hot Spanish paprika, garlic, parsley, dry thyme, dry oregano
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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