35 Best Lamb Recipes

Lamb is such an underrated meat, and we are sharing with you 35 of the best lamb recipes. From roasts, to pasta dishes, curries to slow cooker classics. All these recipes are packed full of tips for cooking with lamb, as well as using leftovers. Let's dig in to these AMAZING lamb dishes.

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If you haven't cooked lamb before, then you are seriously missing out. Lamb has SO much flavour, and these 35 recipes are the best way to showcase how delicious and versatile this meat is.

We have cold lamb recipes, warm lamb recipes, comfort food, crowd pleasers and family favourites. There really is something for everyone. So, if you are looking for some lamb recipe ideas, then we have got you covered.

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British Lamb Classics
Lamb Comfort Food
Lamb Curries
Lamb Skewers
Lamb Chop Recipe
Lamb Takeaway Recipes
Easy Lamb Dinners
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British Lamb Classics

Lamb meals are super popular in Britain, and its a meat that many of us grew up with here.

From pies, to Sunday roasts, it's a meat you often found on our tables and has such a nostalgic flavour. These simple lamb recipes are some British classics.

Easy Shepherd's Pie

5 from 13 votes

Shepherd's Pie is classic comfort food and this is our easy, fuss free version. Hearty and filling, with lots of options for added vegetables.

Here's the recipe for Easy Shepherd's Pie

A large serving dish of shepherd's pie with a portion removed.

A spoon removing some mince from a large dish of shepherd's pie.

Slow Cooker Scotch Broth

Traditional slow cooker scotch broth with vegetables, pearl barley and lamb. Just 10 mins prep time for this hearty lamb and vegetable soup.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Scotch Broth

Two bowls of Scotch broth on a hessian mat with two carrots.

Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder (With The Best Mint Gravy)

4.80 from 39 votes

Tender, juicy and melt in your mouth Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder is so simple to make, with minimal ingredients, and it makes the best gravy too.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder (With The Best Mint Gravy)

Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder cut up and presented on a serving board.

Cooked shredded lamb on a serving board in front of bowls of vegetables.

Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

This rack of lamb is coated with garlic and fresh herbs, then roasted in the oven until tender and juicy. The perfect recipe for any special occasion.

Here's the recipe for Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

A rack of lamb and lamb cutlets on a plate.

Braised Lamb Breast

Braising is an excellent way to turn an inexpensive and often underrated rolled Lamb Breast into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece.

Here's the recipe for Braised Lamb Breast

Three slices of rolled lamb on a plate covered in an orange gravy.

Instant Pot Leg of Lamb

Instant Pot Leg of Lamb is a tender lamb leg roast braised with onion, rosemary & garlic. Pressure cooker leg of lamb for Easter dinner

Here's the recipe for Instant Pot Leg of Lamb

Cooked lamb on a plate with sprigs of rosemary.

Lamb Comfort Food

Lamb is quite a fatty meat, so it is total comfort food. Hearty pasta dishes bursting with flavour or slow cooked roasts - it's all like a big hug on a plate.

When we think comfort, we think dishes made with lamb. Here are some of our comforting favourites.

Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

4.93 from 26 votes

This rich and hearty lamb ragu is the ultimate comfort food and it is so easy, as it is all done in the slow cooker.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

A fork lifting some pasta from a bowl with meat sauce.

Moroccan lamb pie

Moroccan lamb pie is made with buttery flaky pastry, tender slow cooked lamb, and a thick gravy flavoured with warming Moroccan spices.

Here's the recipe for Moroccan lamb pie

A shortcrust pie in a blue bowl with cooked lamb and peas spilling out.

Lamb Meatball Traybake

4.96 from 48 votes

This easy Greek Lamb Meatball Traybake will transport you to a beautiful Greek island through your tastebuds - you can practically hear the lapping waves.

Here's the recipe for Lamb Meatball Traybake

Lamb Meatball Traybake with a small dish of tzatziki.

A large round serving dish full of lamb meatballs and vegetables.

Agnello Brasato (Braised Lamb)

This Angello Brasato (Italian braised lamb) is a tender and delicious way to make lamb. It is a wonderful recipe for a holiday dinner!

Here's the recipe for Agnello Brasato (Braised Lamb)

Pieces of braised lamb and onions on a bed of couscous.

Karniyarik - Turkish stuffed eggplant recipe

Let me take you on a journey through Middle Eastern cuisine and show you how to make Karnıyarık, a Turkish lamb stuffed eggplant dish.

Here's the recipe for Karniyarik - Turkish stuffed eggplant recipe

Aubergine halves stuffed with cooked lamb mince, cream and coriander.

Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb (with Wild Rice Salad)

5 from 19 votes

This Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb is cooked to perfection. Smothered in harissa and lemon juice, it is bursting with flavour.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb (with Wild Rice Salad)

Slow cooked lamb on a plate with rice salad and yogurt.

A plate of shredded lamb on a bed of rice with some Greek yogurt.

Easy Ground Lamb Pie

This lamb pie is the perfect cozy comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or special occasions such as Easter or St. Patrick’s Day.

Here's the recipe for Easy Ground Lamb Pie

A slice of lamb pie being lifted from the rest of the pie.

Pulled Lamb

4.82 from 33 votes

Why not change things a bit when it comes to roast lamb and try this flavour packed Pulled Lamb? Cooked low and slow over 4 hours until it just falls apart.

Here's the recipe for Pulled Lamb

A leg of pulled lamb on a stone coloured surface.

Four small wraps each topped with Pulled Lamb and a selection of sauces

Lamb Curries

Lamb is such an incredible meat to use in a curry. Especially when cooked low and slow, it is so tender and just melts in your mouth.

It goes so well with a creamy sauce too and these are some of our favourite lamb recipes with plenty of flavour.

Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh

4.80 from 95 votes

A Lamb Rogan Josh is a classic Indian takeaway order, and now you can save yourself money and calories by making it yourself.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh

Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh in a silver balti dish. Naan bread and mango accompany it.

A balti dish containing rogan josh curry and rice. Naan bread, mango chutney and yogurt accompany.

Lamb Biryani

Biryani is a mixed rice dish popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is made with long-grain basmati rice, meat, and aromatic spices including cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and saffron. Learn how to make this delicious chicken and lamb biryani recipe.

Here's the recipe for Lamb Biryani

An oval serving dish full of lamb, white rice and yellow rice. Mint leaves are on top.

Creamy Lamb Korma

5 from 26 votes

Looking for a flavorful and comforting curry? Try this Lamb Korma recipe with melt-in-your-mouth lamb and chunks of baby aubergine in a creamy korma sauce.

Here's the recipe for Creamy Lamb Korma

A bowl of creamy Lamb Korma next to a bunch of coriander, ginger, limes and aubergine.

A bowl of yellow curry with a pan of curry in the background.

Dairy Free Lamb Tikka Masala

Dairy Free Lamb Tikka Masala is a warming and comforting easy to make family meal. This recipe is also gluten and top 8 allergens free.

Here's the recipe for Dairy Free Lamb Tikka Masala

A bowl of lamb curry and rice in front of some tomatoes and a bulb of garlic.

Easy Lamb Keema Curry

4.89 from 35 votes

Try our quick and easy Lamb Keema Curry recipe. Made with flavourful lamb mince, fresh tomatoes, and peas, it's perfect for a family-friendly meal.

Here's the recipe for Easy Lamb Keema Curry

A bowl of lamb keema topped with chopped coriander leaves.

Lamb Keema in a balti dish. Bowls of rice, raita and mango chutney are next to it.

Lamb Skewers

If you are looking for a real crowd pleaser, then it's got to be lamb on a stick!

Chunks of lamb, or ground lamb, covered in spices and then cooked with a little char. Perfect with breads, dips and salads for a relaxed dinner party.

Lamb Shish Kebab

5 from 15 votes

If you love a takeaway, why not try making these Turkish style Lamb Shish Kebabs at home. A really simple, but flavour packed recipe.

Here's the recipe for Lamb Shish Kebab

Lamb Shish Kebabs on a wooden serving tray.

Shish kebabs on a board with flat breads and chilli sauce.

Armenian Lula Kebab

After trying these delicious traditional Armenian foods, you’ll be hooked. This Lula Kebab recipe is one I think everyone will love.

Here's the recipe for Armenian Lula Kebab

Charred lamb mince on metal skewers sat on a bed of coriander leaves.

Greek Lamb Souvlaki

5 from 27 votes

This homemade Greek Lamb Souvlaki tastes just like you would find down a side street in Greece. Serve with flatbreads and tzatziki for an authentic recipe.

Here's the recipe for Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Greek lamb souvlaki skewers on a wooden board.

Greek Lamb Souvlaki skewers on a wooden board with cous cous, salad, olives and tzatziki

Veggie Packed Lamb Koftas

5 from 23 votes

These herby Veggie Packed Lamb Koftas are easy to cook in a big batch for a crowd and we have also found a way to sneak some extra vegetables in to a traditionally meaty dish.

Here's the recipe for Veggie Packed Lamb Koftas

Lamb Koftas on a bed of salad on a charred wrap.

Two Lamb Koftas on a charred wrap next to a plate of four more koftas.

Lamb Chop Recipe

If you have made a lamb recipe before, it is probably lamb chops.

Don't have them the same way every time, and mix it up with these incredible lamb chop recipes.

Baked Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic

4.78 from 18 votes

Try this quick and flavourful recipe for oven baked lamb chops with lemon, rosemary, and garlic marinade. An easy and impressive dinner idea!

Here's the recipe for Baked Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic

Baked lamb chops with potatoes and tomatoes.

Lamb chops, potatoes and tomateos on a black baking tray.

Warm Lamb Salad

5 from 20 votes

This tasty lamb salad has all the Mediterranean vibes, as it is bursting with olives, feta, sun-dried tomatoes and a simple balsamic dressing.

Here's the recipe for Warm Lamb Salad

Warm Lamb Salad on a large white serving platter.

a large plate of salad topped with lamb chops.

Lamb Takeaway Recipes

Who needs a takeaway, when you can have a fakeaway (homemade takeaway)?

Using lamb makes it feel much more indulgent and luxurious than it really is too.

Spiced Lamb Burger with Tzatziki and Chilli Jam

5 from 2 votes

Lamb Burgers are a great alternative to beef and this Spiced Lamb Burger is absolutely delicious. Topped with creamy Tzatziki and a sticky Chilli Jam.

Here's the recipe for Spiced Lamb Burger with Tzatziki and Chilli Jam

Spiced Lamb Burger on a serving board with fries.

Two lamb burgers in ciabatta buns on a wooden board with fries and dip.

Gyro Burger

These easy gyro burgers are a quick way to have authentic tasting gyros at home. Made of ground lamb or ground beef (or a mixture of both), and topped with a delicious Tzatziki sauce.

Here's the recipe for Gyro Burger

Two lamb patties on burger buns with tzatziki, tomato slices and lettuce.

Stuffed Lamb Pita with Tzatziki Sauce

5 from 16 votes

This Stuffed Lamb Pitas recipe is seriously loaded and will take your lunch times to the next level! Great for feeding a crowd and easily cooked on a BBQ.

Here's the recipe for Stuffed Lamb Pita with Tzatziki Sauce

Stuffed lamb pita stacked on top of another next to slaw, salad and tomato slices.

Two open pita breads stuffed with lamb and salad.

Lamb Arayes - Lebanese Stuffed Pita

Lamb arayes are delicious Lebanese stuffed pitas with herby, spiced mince that are grilled & baked so they are juicy inside & crispy outside.

Here's the recipe for Lamb Arayes - Lebanese Stuffed Pita

Toasted pita breads stuffed with ground lamb and spices.

Spiced Lamb Flatbread (Lahmacun)

4.95 from 34 votes

This Lamb Flatbread (also known as Lahmacun) is kind of like a Turkish pizza. A soft and chewy homemade flatbread base topped with spiced minced lamb.

Here's the recipe for Spiced Lamb Flatbread (Lahmacun)

Spiced lamb flatbread next to a yellow towel.

A flatbread with lamb, tzatziki, feta, herbs and pomegranate seeds.

Lamb Pilaf

This lamb pilaf is a hearty and flavoursome dish that is sure to impress with its fragrant spices, fluffy rice, and rich, earthy taste.

Here's the recipe for Lamb Pilaf

Chunks of cooked lamb mixed into a yellow rice.

Easy Lamb Dinners

You might be put off making lamb recipes because you think they are too difficult. Well, you couldn't be more wrong!

It's really easy to cook with, and here is a selection of our favourite easy lamb recipes that are fool-proof.

Lamb Stir-Fry

4.83 from 35 votes

This Lamb Stir-Fry is ready in under 20 minutes, making it a quick, easy and healthy meal. A great way to eat more veg, and a simple way to cook lamb.

Here's the recipe for Lamb Stir-Fry

Lamb Stir-Fry on a white plate next to a pair of chopsticks

Two plates of stir-fried vegetables and meat on a wooden surface.

Herby Lamb with Orzo

Have you ever paired herby lamb with orzo? This gorgeous dish is made with Welsh cannon of lamb, rubbed with a homemade blend of Greek spices and pan fried to perfection.

Here's the recipe for Herby Lamb with Orzo

Slices of slightly pink lamb on a bet of orzo with tomato chunks scattered over.

Sheet Pan Lamb, Mushrooms, and Sumac Rice

Flavor abounds in this meal of marinated lamb cubes (a.k.a. kebabs) that are quickly roasted on a sheet pan with mushrooms and precooked rice.

Here's the recipe for Sheet Pan Lamb, Mushrooms, and Sumac Rice

Cooked chunks of lamb and mushrooms on a bed of rice.

Baked Orecchiette with Lamb

Super simple traditional Southern Italian baked orecchiette with lamb alla Materana. The perfect pasta bake for lamb lovers or for Easter!

Here's the recipe for Baked Orecchiette with Lamb

There are so many incredible lamb recipes for you to try here, and something for everyone (as long as you eat lamb of course)!

It really is such an easy meat to cook with, and very forgiving, especially when you are cooking it low and slow.

If you’ve tried any of these lamb recipes, then let us know how you got on in the comments.
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