Lamb recipes, as prep tables

400 g / 14 oz lamb mince
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp MSG or chicken powder
1 pinch salt (for the lamb)
1 splash water (for the lamb)
2 tbsp neutral oil, for frying

+21

Spicy cabbage and lamb

, 29 ingredients, Serves 4

3 1/2 tbsp ghee (or butter)
1 cinnamon stick
6 green cardamom pods, lightly bruised
4 cloves
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
2 tbsp paprika

+18

Rogan Josh (Indian Lamb Curry)

, 2 h 50 min, 26 ingredients, Serves 4

2 tablespoons oil (or ghee)
1 small bay leaf (or 1 sprig curry leaves)
1 to 2 inch / 2.5 to 5 cm cinnamon piece
2 to 3 cloves
2 to 3 green cardamoms
1 green chili (optional, deseeded & chopped)
1 cup / 160 g onions, finely chopped (2 medium)
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

+9

Mutton Keema Curry

, 17 ingredients, Serves 3

2 lb / 900 g lamb leg, cubed
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2 sticks celery, washed and diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
1 medium potato, peeled and grated

+7

Pressure Cooker Lamb Stew

, 15 ingredients, Serves 6

1 cup / 30 g fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup / 15 g fresh cilantro (optional)
3 cloves garlic (for the chimichurri)
1 tbsp fresh oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup / 60 ml red wine vinegar
1/4 cup / 60 ml olive oil (for the chimichurri)
4 lamb loin chops (about 1 lb / 450 g total)

+9

Pan-Seared & Oven-Roasted Lamb Loin Chops with Butter-Herb Asparagus & Chimichurri Sauce

, 40 min, 17 ingredients, Serves 2

3 pounds / 1.4 kg bone-in lamb stew meat or lamb neck, cut into 1½-inch pieces
2½ teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1¾ cups / 420 ml lamb or chicken stock
5 ounces / 140 g dried apricots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger

+14

Lamb Tagine

, 3 h 30 min + 1 h salting, 22 ingredients, 8 servings

2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil, butter or ghee
1½–1¾ pounds / 680–790 g lamb stew meat (shoulder, leg or shank), cut into 1½ inch cubes
1 onion, diced
4–6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons / 4 g ground cumin (or 1 teaspoon ground cumin + 1 teaspoon cumin seeds)
1 teaspoon / 2 g ground coriander

+9

Instant Pot Lamb Stew

, 1 h 10 min, 17 ingredients, Serves 4

8–9 bone-in lamb loin chops, about 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt, adjust as needed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons / 60 g salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

, 50 min, 8 ingredients, 4 servings

6 garlic cloves
35 g / 1.2 oz ginger (thumb-sized piece)
175 g / ⅔ cup natural yoghurt
2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried mint

+3

Tandoori Lamb Chops

, 4 h 20 min (mostly marinating), 11 ingredients, 2 servings

375 g self-raising flour
56.88 ml / 57 ml extra virgin olive oil (for dough)
3.60 g salt (for dough)
1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
400 g lamb mince
3 tsp Middle Eastern harissa spice blend
3.60 g salt (for filling)

+6

Middle Eastern Stuffed Flatbreads

, 50 min, 14 ingredients, Makes 4 flatbreads

10 oz boneless lamb leg, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp vegetable oil (for coating)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for the pan)
1 green onion, trimmed and chopped
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin

+4

Spicy Cumin Lamb

, 15 min, 12 ingredients, 2 servings

1 tbsp vegetable oil
900 g lamb neck fillet, cut into 3 cm pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp za'tar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
400 g tin chopped tomatoes

+7

Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Green Olives

, 6 h 20 min, 15 ingredients, 6 servings

2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup water

+11

Lamb Burger With Harissa Mayo and Pickled Red Cabbage

, 30 min + cooling, 19 ingredients, Makes 6 burgers

1 cup / 200 g basmati rice
¾ cup / 120 g diced yellow onion
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1½ cups / 360 ml chicken stock
Kosher salt, to taste
1½ pounds / 680 g ground lamb
1 shallot, minced

+20

NYC Halal Truck Lamb Bowl

, 28 ingredients, Serves 4

1 green chilli (finely chopped), optional
6 Iceberg lettuce leaves (finely chopped)
1 tomato / 80 g (small diced)
100 g cucumber (small diced)
½ red onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped coriander
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

+24

Lamb Kebabs/Tikkis with Kachumber Salad and Wraps

, 32 ingredients, Makes 8–10 tikkis or 5–6 seekh kebabs; serves 3–4 with 10 wraps

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
1 lb / 450 g ground American lamb
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

+8

Moroccan Eggs with Lamb and Harissa Yogurt

, 40 min, 16 ingredients, Serves 6

24 oz / 680 g ground lamb
1 cup / 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 large egg
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder

+18

Lamb Meatballs with Buttery Lemon Orzo

, 30 min, 26 ingredients, 6

1 lb / 450 g ground lamb (85/15)
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup / 15 g cilantro, chopped

+1

Easy Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

, 20 min, 9 ingredients, Makes 16 meatballs, 4 servings

900 g lamb shoulder neck or leg, cut into chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, cut into chunks
2 tsp ras-el-hanout
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 chicken or lamb stock cube or stock pot

+6

Slow cooker lamb tagine

, 8 h 15 min (mostly cooking on low), 14 ingredients

2 large onions, cut into 1 cm / 0.5" squares
8 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved
4 cm / 1.5" piece ginger, peeled, sliced 3 mm / 0.2" thick
1/4 cup / 60 g cashews, roasted, unsalted
1/3 cup / 80 ml water
3 tbsp / 45 g ghee
800 g / 1.6 lb lamb shoulder, trimmed, cut into 4–5 cm / 2" cubes
1/2 tsp ground turmeric

+10

Lamb Korma curry

, 2 h 50 min, 18 ingredients, 4

1 cup / 240 ml mint leaves
1 cup / 240 ml roughly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons / 45 ml lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

+3

Juicy Seared Marinated Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

, 10 min + marinating (10 min-overnight), 11 ingredients, 4

500 g / 1 lb ground lamb
150 g / ¾ cup onion, peeled and coarsely grated
2 fat cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp Maldon sea salt flakes

+8

Lamb Kofta with Garlic Sauce

, 45 min + 30 min chill, 16 ingredients, Makes about 10 kofta

750 g / 1 lb 10 oz lamb mince
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
1½ tsp dried mint
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp plain flour

+15

The Hairy Bikers' moussaka

, 2 h 15 min, 23 ingredients, Serves 6

2 onions, quartered
thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
5 garlic cloves
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 heaped tsp turmeric
2 heaped tsp ground cumin
2 heaped tsp ground coriander
1 tsp mild chilli powder

+8

Lamb & mango curry

, 3 h 10 min, 16 ingredients