217 lamb recipes

Greek lamb souvlaki marinated in olive oil, white wine, oregano, and garlic then grilled on skewers. A Mediterranean classic for your next cookout.

Basic kibbi (kibbeh) of ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onion, and warm cinnamon, mixed to a smooth paste and baked or fried. The foundational Lebanese recipe for the national dish of the Levant.

Alton Brown's homemade gyro meat: ground lamb processed to a paste with onion, garlic, and herbs, baked and pressed dense so it slices thin, served on pita with cool homemade tzatziki, tomato, and feta.

Greek souvlaki with lamb or pork marinated overnight in olive oil, lemon, white wine, garlic, and oregano then grilled on skewers. Includes a smart make-ahead method for parties.

Kibbi neeyee blends bulgur wheat with ground lamb or beef, grated onion, and warming cinnamon. Lebanese kibbeh base for raw mezze, baked layered trays, or fried football-shaped torpedoes.

Welsh lamb loin wrapped in pastry with a laverbread and mushroom stuffing. A traditional Welsh showpiece roast bringing seaweed, herbs, and tender lamb into one golden crust.

Greek lamb souvlaki with tzatziki: red-wine and oregano-marinated lamb shoulder skewers grilled over coals, served with cool strained yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip.

Greek lamb souvlaki marinated in lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano then grilled on skewers until brown and crispy. Works with beef, shrimp, or halibut too.

Kheema is a dry-cooked Indian lamb curry with freshly ground cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. No water added, the lamb cooks in its own juices with ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Served over rice.

Crisp deep-fried curry puffs filled with cooked lamb, curry powder, and mango chutney syrup. A classic Anglo-Indian party appetizer that can be made ahead.

Greek souvlaki with lamb or veal marinated overnight in white wine, olive oil, oregano, and garlic. Broiled on skewers for charred, tender meat cubes.

Moroccan kefta kebabs with ground lamb, fresh mint, cumin, and parsley, pressed onto skewers and broiled with a paprika-lemon oil glaze. Ready in 30 minutes.

Harvest broth with lamb neck simmered for three hours with fresh peas, broad beans, turnip, carrot, and cauliflower. A traditional British-style lamb and vegetable soup.

Mom's shepherd's pie: leftover lamb cubed and simmered with onion, red pepper, rosemary, and parsley under a mashed potato crust. The classic Sunday-roast reinvention.

I have this frequently in Greece and here in the U.S., but as I have said, I view it as a 'deli' item. Krinos Foods has a 'gyros kit' that is sold in the frozen food section of some supermarkets.

Homemade Balkan-style skinless sausages (cevapi) made from a three-meat blend of lamb, veal, and pork with paprika and garlic. Grilled until charred and smoky.