Recipes and Cooking

Lamb Recipes

Try our best lamb recipes for classic favorites, such as lamb chops and leg of lamb. We'll also show you how to prepare ground lamb. Lamb is often reserved for special occasions, but there are plenty of opportunities to cook with lamb for everyday dinners, too. Making simple stews, kabobs, and lamb meatballs are easy ways to use lamb. Wonderfully seasoned lamb chops are another dish that can be whipped up for a quick weeknight dinner. For a more showstopping dish, try rack of lamb. Don't be intimidated—our how-to guide makes easy work of this special dish. If you haven't cooked much with lamb because you're unsure about the cuts, review our cooking chart with times and temperatures for lamb, as well as other types of meat. You'll also want to use our guide for safe cooking with meat, including lamb, and how to handle it in the kitchen.

Lamb Birria with Barley and Dried Plums

Lamb Birria with Barley and Dried Plums

Honey-Rosemary Roast Lamb Potatoes Green Beans

Honey-Rosemary Roast Lamb with Potatoes and Green Beans

Kofta Kabobs

Greek Lamb with Spinach and Artichokes

Greek Lamb with Spinach and Artichokes

Country Bean Stew

Country Bean Stew

Spring Lamb and Fava Bean Soup

Spring Lamb and Fava Bean Soup

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Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops with Lavender

Greek Sloppy Joe Pitas

Greek Sloppy Joe Pitas

Lamb Chops with Potatoes and Herb-Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Lamb Chops with Potatoes and Herb-Brown Butter Vinaigrette

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Lamb and Vegetable Stew

Pomegranate-Marinated Lamb Chops

Pomegranate-Marinated Lamb Chops

Greek-Style Sloppy Joes

Greek-Style Sloppy Joes

Barley Beef Soup

Barley Beef Soup

Lamb Chops with Barley Salad and Tomato Dressing

Lamb Chops with Barley Salad and Tomato Dressing

Roasted Leg Lamb

How to Prep and How Long to Cook Leg of Lamb for a Mouthwatering Feast

Greek Lamb Wraps

Greek Lamb Wraps

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Marinade

Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Minty Roasted Lamb Chops

Minty Roasted Lamb Chops

Lamb, Bean, and Sweet Potato Chili

Lamb, Bean, and Sweet Potato Chili

Mexican Pasties (Pastes)

Lamb Shanks Barley

Lamb Shanks with Barley

Moussaka

Warm Salad with Lamb Chops and Mediterranean Dressing

Warm Salad with Lamb Chops and Mediterranean Dressing

Rack of Lamb

Irish Stew in blue pot

Lamb and Black Bean Quesadillas

Lamb and Black Bean Quesadillas

Italian-Style Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf

Italian-Style Slow Cooker Meat Loaf

Homemade Gyro

Greek-Style Lasagna

Greek-Style Lasagna

butternut squash mash

Butternut Mash with Lamb-Chickpea Stew

Orange-Tequila Lamb Shanks

Orange-Tequila Lamb Shanks

Lamb Fatteh with Asparagus

Lamb Fatteh with Asparagus

Mediterranean Lamb Skillet

Mediterranean Lamb Skillet

Lambasa Stew

Greek Stuffed Meatballs

Greek Stuffed Meatballs

Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops with Sherry

Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops with Sherry