51 Lamb Recipes for Chops, Burgers, Braises, and More
Lamb recipes are fun to cook because the meat works so well in so many different situations. Rub lamb chops with bold spices and char on the grill, or nestle boneless leg of lamb in your slow cooker with creamy white beans. You can roll ground lamb into meatballs or stuff it with goat cheese to pile on a burger bun. Below you'll find 51 of our favorite ways to cook lamb, including braised lamb shanks, cumin-laced kebabs, Easter roasts, birria tacos, and more.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton1/50Instant Pot Lamb Haleem
Some lamb recipes are fast, and others are slow—but totally worth it. This Pakistani haleem recipe from Sohla El-Waylly is truly the ideal cold-weather comfort food, made from long-simmered lentils, barley, and bone-in chunks of lamb. Cooked in an Instant Pot, the lamb practically melts into the mix.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell2/50Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Rosemary
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews3/50Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews5/50Grilled Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Lemon
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson6/50Lamb Chops with Polenta and Grilled Scallion Sauce
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton7/50Stuffed Eggplants and Zucchini in a Rich Tomato Sauce (Baatingan w Kusaa Bil Banadoura)
If you're looking for a savory cooking project for a quiet weekend, stuff your eggplant and zucchini with spiced ground lamb, then simmer in a rich tomato sauce. Top it off with crispy garlic, herbs, and yogurt.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege10/50Instant Pot Braised Lamb With White Beans and Spinach
Bone-in lamb shoulder chops become melting and tender in the Instant Pot. Garlic and rosemary perfume the red wine-based broth.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Heather Greene, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou12/50Sumac-Rubbed Lamb with Minty Artichokes
Sumac lends tangy, earthy brightness to the boneless leg of lamb in this large-format recipe. No fussy trimming artichokes here—these unmarinated artichoke hearts comes from a jar. Serve with a little aioli, labneh, or Greek yogurt.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich14/50Cold Roast Lamb with Marinated Eggplant
Photo by Eva Kolenko, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski16/50Stuffed Lamb Breast With Lemon, Ricotta, And Oregano
Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich17/50Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Raisin Pesto
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich19/50Warm-Spiced Saucy Lamb Stew
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell20/50Sweet Potato Bowls with Spiced Lamb and Mushrooms
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Frances Boswell23/50Hummus with Spiced Summer Squash and Lamb
Herby cumin-spiced lamb and squash over a bed of creamy hummus makes for a delicious and easy dinner. Serve it with homemade pita, though, and you've really got something spectacular.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott26/50Fennel-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Carrots and Salsa Verde
Photo by Linda Pugliese, food styling by Anna Hampton28/50Stuffed Onions With Spiced Lamb and Pomegranate
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi29/50Rosemary Rack of Lamb With Roasted Potatoes and Carrots for Two
This elegant little dinner of lamb, miso butter–basted potatoes, and honey-glazed carrots is the perfect size for two. Light some candles to really mimic that restaurant vibe.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott30/50Braised Lamb With Rosemary and Garlic
Here's an elegant but cozy Easter dinner idea: Braised lamb with rosemary, plus an herby, caper-laced salsa verde and earthy-sweet homemade harissa.
Photo by Eric Wolfinger33/50Turkish Lamb Chops With Sumac, Tahini, and Dill
Here, the lamb meat is coated in toasted whole spices—fennel, coriander, and cumin seeds—that have been very lightly crushed. The seeds retain their texture, giving the meat both a heady scent and a good crunch. For serving, a tahini-lemon sauce adds a rich nuttiness, while a dash of sumac provides its berrylike tartness.
Photo by Alex Lau37/50Spiced Marinated Lamb Chops with Garlicky Yogurt
You'll want the marinade to sink in a bit, but once you start cooking, these lamb chops are lightning-fast—on and off the heat in about six minutes. Serve with a fresh green salad.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich39/50Grilled Rosemary Lamb with Juicy Tomatoes
40/50All-Day Slow-Cooker Cassoulet
A slow cooker is ideal for preparing an easier version of the traditional French bean-and-meat casserole. You'll assemble it all, then cook on low until the beans are tender, which takes eight to 10 hours.
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Photo by Michael Harlan Turkell41/50Lamb Meatballs with Escarole, Cipollini Onions, and Cranberry Beans
donna hay magazine, photography by Benjamin Dearnley43/50Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder With Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Kale
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton47/50Easy Lamb Tagine With Pomegranate
