Looking for roast lamb recipes? Want to make a lamb shank? Try our best lamb recipes below, then check out our leftover lamb ideas.
Lamb doesn’t have to be an expensive purchase. Buying lesser-used, cheaper cuts means you’ll get the most from your meat and even more flavour. Shoulder is a great alternative to leg, either whole or chopped up for a stew. The scrag, cut from the neck, is also a great cost-cutting option, best used in casseroles and soups.
Serving lamb as part of a Sunday roast? We have plenty of ideas for roast lamb, including roast anchovy butter lamb with boulangere potatoes, rosemary and apricot-stuffed leg of lamb. We have tips for how to prepare lamb, which roasting tin to use and how to get juicy lamb. If you’re looking for alternative roast recipes, check out our best ever roast recipes.
Easy lamb recipes
Lamb cutlets with celeriac slaw
For a main course that’s designed to impress, check out these lamb cutlets with colatura di alici, tarragon and celeriac slaw. Colatura di alici is an Italian condiment made from fermented salted anchovies – a few drops of this adds umami richness to the dish.
Lamb biryani
Skip the takeaway and recreate this Indian classic at home. Tender, melt-in-the-mouth lamb takes the spotlight, accompanied by subtly spiced rice and saffron cream.
Slow-cooker leg of lamb
This leg of lamb is slow-cooked with madeira, red onion, prunes and thyme, so it’s rich and intense in flavour with a hint of sweetness.
Lamb casserole with hash brown top
You can recreate this rich lamb casserole with crispy hash browns on top without turning the oven on. If you prefer, you can brown this in the oven and leave it to stay warm while you serve your starter.
How to cook the perfect roast leg of lamb
Roast lamb is a classic Easter Sunday favourite – here’s how to get it juicy and pink on the inside, and beautifully crisp on the outside.
Lamb cutlets with mustard and shallot sauce
Perfect for sharing, try our version of dibi, a Senegalese street food of roast lamb served with a mustard dipping sauce.
Braised lamb boulangère
Tender chunks of lamb are layered up with potato and finished with a crisp, butter-brushed top in this warming boulangère recipe. This recipe comes from Bottle + Rye chef Ben Hughes-Gage.
Lamb chops with green olive and orange salsa
Serve buttery lamb chops with a quick olive, orange and rosemary relish. Fresh and modern, it’s a great dinner choice for when you fancy something light.
Slow-cooked lamb gyros
Gyros are classic Greek fast food. In our version, we swap the traditional spit-roasted meat for pull-apart, shredded lamb, and add a moreish garlicky sauce.
Roast leg of lamb with anchovy, garlic and rosemary
A punchy rub takes this roast joint to the next level – and yields a deliciously buttery sauce to serve it with.
Herb-stuffed rolled lamb breast
Roll this great-value cut of lamb with mustard and herbs then bake until soft and tender so it falls apart into the white wine onion gravy.
Lamb hotpot
Lamb, wild garlic and watercress butter meet in this warming Lancashire classic, making it a brilliant dish for a cosy night in.
Lamb, tomato and oregano ragu
Swap same-old spag bol for this velvety lamb sauce, made light and fragrant with fresh oregano. Serve draped with a blanket of parmesan.
Lamb neck, preserved lemon, white beans and harissa
Try this Lebanese-inspired lamb dish as part of a Middle Eastern mezze, full of flavour and perfect for sharing.
Tarragon and anchovy-stuffed lamb shoulder with fennel and bone marrow crumble
Cotswold pub The Bull at Charlbury celebrates seasonal lamb with a herby, piquant filling of capers, anchovies, mustard and garlic for a flavoursome main.
Slow roast leg of lamb
Our rosemary and apricot-stuffed leg of lamb is really delicious and worth a little effort for the perfect Sunday lunch. Learn how to stuff your own leg of lamb with our simple step-by-step guide and serve with some roasties, greens and lots of gravy.
Spicy lamb filo pie
Try mixing Easter lunch up with this aromatic blend of lamb, sweet spices, harissa and sweet potato, all wrapped up in a crisp filo case and drenched in yogurt hummus sauce.
Lamb scrumpets
Lamb breast is coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried, served with anchovy mayonnaise for a delicious snack or starter.
Slow-roasted lamb with wild oregano
Impress friends and family at your next gathering with this succulent and comforting slow-roasted lamb recipe with wild oregano.
Roast lamb with anchovy butter and boulangere new potatoes
This spring lamb recipe is one of our favourite show-stoppers. The richness of the boulangère potatoes works wonders with the anchovy buttered lamb. Perfect for an easy weekend slow cook.
Leg of lamb with pomegranate and balsamic onions
Give classic roast lamb a clever makeover. The sweetness of the roasted onions is offset by a good splash of balsamic vinegar, and pomegranate molasses is used with a touch of harissa as a glaze for the lamb.
Braised shoulder of lambÂ
Lamb shoulder, done properly. This crowd-pleaser from London’s The Red Lion & Sun roasts lamb with a whole bottle of red wine for super-tender results.
Slow-roast leg of lamb with mint labneh
Mechoui lamb is traditionally roasted in a pit for hours to give meltingly tender meat. Long, slow cooking in a low oven replicates this. Try using a slow cooker to make this recipe.
Ras el hanout spiced leg of lamb with aubergine pilaf
Check out our lamb roast with aromatic ras el hanout and an easy spiced aubergine pilaf. A spicy alternative to a traditional roast, lamb is perfect for soaking up Middle Eastern flavours.
Lamb kleftiko
Check out these easy slow-cooked lamb shanks with waxy potatoes. Kleftiko is a Greek dish of lamb and potatoes slow cooked with white wine, lemon and oregano. Serve with bread for mopping up juices, and a green salad dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
Slow-cooked lamb and autumn veg one-pot
Check out our easy slow-cooked lamb with crunchy autumnal veg. This hearty one-pot is lovely served with cooked grains such as pearl barley or spelt.
Healthy meatballs
If you’re after a healthy midweek dinner, look no further than our homemade lamb meatballs. Served on a bed of herb-flecked bulgur wheat, it’s a healthier version of an Italian classic.
Roast lamb rump with flageolet and spring veg ragout
Check out our succulent lamb rump recipe with soft and tender flageolet beans and an easy aromatic sauce vierge. Make this easy lamb recipe for a dinner party.
Lamb shank rogan josh
Looking for a lamb shank rogan josh recipe? Using lamb shanks means this lamb recipe is tender and full of flavour. No need for a takeaway when you can devour these straight from the oven! Or simply freeze in portions for a warming and aromatic midweek meal.
Summer roast lamb with tomato and caper marinade
Try our recipe for seasonal roast lamb with a fresh tomato and caper marinade. This roast lamb recipe using leg of lamb is a great alternative for Easter Sunday if you’re looking for something lighter.
Barbacoa lamb carnitas
Our gluten-free, slow-cooked lamb tortillas are great for a feast between family and friends, especially over the Easter period. Serve with our homemade salsa and guacamole dips plus a variety of toppings so everyone can get stuck in and make their own. Here are our favourite crowdpleaser recipes to create the ultimate feast.
Pulled lamb with plum-sriracha
Looking for a lamb recipe to serve on Easter Sunday? Check out our pulled lamb recipe with a sweet plum-sriracha marinade. This lamb is slow-cooked for six hours for the ultimate melt in the mouth meat, serve in the middle of the table for perfect sharing food.
Three-hour shoulder of lamb
Looking to cook a lamb shoulder? Try this three-hour meltingly tender shoulder of lamb which is perfect for a Sunday roast lunch and is zinged up with a dash of fresh coriander and mint.
Slow-cooked shoulder of spring lamb, peas, broad beans and mint
This recipe for slow-cooked shoulder of spring lamb, peas, broad beans and mint comes from Noble Rot and is great for an easy but impressive dinner party main. Try making it for an easy Easter Sunday lunch.
Midweek mini lamb roast
We’ve taken the classic British Sunday roast and popped it in a giant Yorkshire pud with all the trimmings for an easy midweek meal for two.
Lamb stew with Guinness
Check out our warming one-pot lamb and Guinness stew with creamy mash and peas. No pre-frying of ingredients required for this simple stew.
Lamb shoulder with garlic potatoes and redcurrant glaze
Check out this succulent slow-roasted lamb dish with crispy garlic potatoes. Our easy recipe is perfect for an impressive Sunday lunch centrepiece.
Slow-cooked lamb shawarma
This lamb shoulder is slathered with a punchy marinade of garlic, ginger, cumin, fennel, turmeric and cinnamon, then slow-roasted for a fall-apart texture and served with homemade harissa.
Lamb neck, preserved lemon, white beans and harissa
This Lebanese-inspired lamb dish comes from the kitchens of Sohaila, a restaurant in Shoreditch created by social enterprise Fat Macy’s.
Braised lamb shanks
Make this easy, budget-friendly casserole for a comforting dinner. Braised lamb shanks are cooked slowly in a red wine sauce and served with crushed new potatoes.
Spicy lamb noodles
Put leftover roast lamb to great work in this speedy noodle dish. Packed with sweet honey, salty soy and spicy harissa, it’s full of complementary flavours.
Lamb ribs
These mouthwatering tender lamb ribs are marinated in a spice rub, before being slow-roasted and brushed with a membrillo glaze, then crisped-up to finish.
Zesty lamb meatballs with ricotta and mint shatta
A hot sauce popular throughout the Middle East, we’ve given shatta the cheat’s treatment using ready pickled jalapeños, plus fresh mint and orange for extra zip.
Lamb and beef kebabs with burnt aubergine
Charred aubergine flesh is mixed with lamb and beef mince to add delicious smokiness to these meaty kebabs, which are inspired by the food of Tel Aviv.
Lamb steaks with tomato and rosemary
Feta adds a tangy flavour that really works with the sweet lamb and juicy tomatoes in this Greek-style dish. Ready in 30 minutes, it makes a perfect, simple midweek supper.
Pomegranate glazed lamb kebabs
Make a simple sweet, sour and sticky glaze using pomegranate molasses and chilli jam, then slather on shop-bought lamb kebabs for an effortless BBQ main.
Mexican-style lamb stew
Toss lamb neck in chipotle chilli, oregano and spices to add a smoky punch to this hearty stew.
Braised shoulder of lamb
Lamb shoulder, done properly. This crowdpleaser from London’s The Red Lion & Sun roasts lamb alongside a whole bottle of red wine for super-tender results.
Ploussard’s lamb and anchovy crumpet
Make these epic bites from Ploussard in Clapham – they’re topped with slow-cooked lamb, anchovy emulsion and barley puffs.
Lamb, pea and wild garlic lasagne
Fresh from Ombra, a Venetian-styled bacaro in London, this next-level lasagne showcases seasonal ingredients and is the perfect lazy weekend project.
Lamb meatballs with labneh and flatbreads
Combine gently spiced lamb, date and pine nut meatballs with thick, creamy fresh cheese (known as labneh) and plenty of herbs to make a great plated starter or canapés.
Rolled lamb leg with salsa verde stuffing
Pair fresh, zingy, vibrant salsa verde with lamb for a zesty alternative to your usual stuffing – it’s a summery twist on a classic Sunday roast.
Lamb shank nihari
In Pakistan, this dish is traditionally cooked all night and eaten for breakfast with hot, freshly made naans. It’s often made with extra bones so the marrow enriches the curry further, whilst a homemade nihari masala spice mix takes this dish to the next level of flavour.
Lamb chop curry (Andhra chintakaya chaap)
This Andhra recipe for lamb chop curry makes the most of simple ingredients, yet is packed with flavour. Lamb chops are marinated in tamarind and ginger then cooked with chilli and sliced potato so that everything becomes encased in the beautiful sticky sauce.
Nkatsenkwan (groundnut stew with lamb)
Zoe Adjonyoh’s warming peanut butter stew recipe features lamb, but it can be made with any combination of meat and seafood.
Lamb and tomato stew with butter beans and feta
This one-pot lamb stew is a doddle to make – the oven does all the work for you. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary
With rosemary, garlic and a kick of Dijon mustard, this marinated rack of lamb is great on the BBQ. All the prep can be done the day before.
Pressed lamb
Transform a lamb shoulder into slices of tender pressed meat then serve with a rich gravy made from its juices and a clever courgette side. From the kitchens of London’s Caravel, this is an impressive recipe for a dinner party.
Lamb shank shepherd’s pie
Elevate your shepherd’s pie by slow-cooking lamb shanks to melting perfection. This comforting dinner is the ultimate winter warmer for the whole family.
Kashmiri lamb chops
These griddled lamb chops are fantastic served with a zingy mint chutney and watermelon salad to cut through the meaty richness. This recipe comes from London’s Soho restaurant, Gunpowder.
Easy lamb bhuna
Check out our tender lamb bhuna recipe. This juicy curry recipe is easy to make and packed with plenty of flavour. Plus, it’s low in calories too.
Lamb koftas with jewelled rice
Impress with homemade zesty lamb koftas on a bed of vibrant jewelled rice, flavoured with pomegranate seeds, cumin, coriander, cardamom pods, saffron and pistachios.
Lamb meatball shakshuka
Take your shakshuka to the next level with cumin lamb meatballs for a hearty family meal.
Crispy lamb breast with malt vinegar sauce
This malt vinegar sauce is a British riff on a Carolina-style barbecue sauce and makes a great acidic partner for the rich lamb.
Spiced lamb and broccoli with pine nut, raisin and shallot dressing
Try this super simple spiced lamb recipe with tender long-stemmed broccoli, topped with a fresh and zingy lemon and shallot dressing, an easy midweek meal for two.
Lamb curry with chana dal
This lamb and chana dal curry is a delicious one-pot dish that really requires no special sides, except for some rice or bread, a little salad, and a bit of creamy yogurt.
Sesame-and-yogurt-crusted lamb
Jazz up your Sunday lunch and make this easy recipe for an impressive alternative roast. This simple but flavoursome leg of lamb is coated in a crunchy sesame and yoghurt crust and served with cucumber and red cabbage for extra colour and crunch, so grab a flatbread and get stuck in.
Lamb naanwich
Try our lamb naanwich recipe, it’s a super quick and easy spicy dinner, ready on the table in 30 minutes.
Greek lamb meatball, feta and tomato bake
Add Greek flavours of feta, oregano and pine nuts to this meaty tray bake and serve straight from the oven to allow everyone to dig in.
Lamb tacos with minted pea guacamole
Get stuck into these paprika and cumin-spiced lamb tacos and serve with a zingy pea guacamole for a vibrant Friday night treat.
Lamb sausage rolls
Looking for a quirky snack to hand out at your next dinner party? Try these meaty, spring lamb sausage rolls with mint and lemon. Just make sure you buy all-butter pastry if you want them to really wow.
Crusted lamb skewers with dill flatbreads and garlic yogurt
Marinate lamb in zesty lemon, fiery chillies and fennel seeds, and serve with homemade flatbreads, dill and a creamy garlic yogurt for a quick spring dinner.
Lamb shish kebab
Make your own shish kebabs with saffron and caramelised onions, and serve with warm pittas and tzatziki. Saffron adds both flavour and a beautiful colour.
Broad bean smash with lamb shawarma
Make our succulent lamb with vibrant, new-season broad beans and a dreamy, creamy feta sauce to feed the family this weekend.
Lamb steaks with yeast butter and warm hummus
Check out our succulent seasonal lamb recipe, complete with homemade yeast butter. The perfect recipe for impressing a loved one!
Grilled lamb cutlets in spicy green miso
Check out Luiz Hara’s lamb recipe with spicy miso marinade. This easy lamb dish is simple to make and packed with plenty of flavour.
Lamb ragu pappardelle
Check out this melt-in-the-mouth pappardelle with indulgent lamb ragu. The easy yet impressive recipe comes from Italian restaurant Bancone in Covent Garden.
Lamb cutlets with pesto and beans
Check out this super simple lamb recipe. These cutlets are quickly marinated to deepen the juicy flavour, serve with a fresh pesto bean salad for an easy midweek meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Beer-braised lamb tacos with charred green tomato salsa
Impress your friends at your next BBQ with these tender braised lamb shoulder tacos. Serve with our homemade punchy green tomato salsa and a moreish bean salad. You can use regular red tomatoes for this if you can’t get green.
Lamb steaks with giant couscous
Try our simple lamb steaks with giant couscous. This quick and easy everyday recipe is super fresh and filling, a great evening meal for two.
Sizzling tandoori lamb chops
Check out these tandoori spiced lamb chops with a fresh and vibrant chopped kachumber salad. This easy recipe is ready in 35 minutes and will make for a quick and flavoursome midweek meal.
Greek lamb-stuffed courgettes
Make the most of this versatile vegetable by topping with spiced lamb mince, pine nuts and feta in this crowd-pleasing Mediterranean dish.
Lamb soup (lamb harira)
Harira is a traditional lamb soup from the Maghreb region of North Africa. It’s more often than not a meal served to break the Ramadan fast. We have bulked up our Harira using puy lentils.
Korean lamb chops
Try this quick and easy Korean lamb chops recipe, great for a weekend BBQ when you have lots of guests to feed. Buy heavily-trimmed lamb cutlets, so they only need a quick flash on a griddle to become perfectly pink, tender and succulent.
Late-summer lamb, tomato and tamarind stew
Tamarind paste gives a sweet-sour edge to this soupy stew. Keep the lamb pieces small so they cook evenly.
Harissa lamb-stuffed courgettes
Fill courgettes with a mix of lamb mince, garlic, cumin and harissa, and bake in a fiery tomato sauce to make an exciting weeknight meal for two.
Lamb chops with mint sauce potatoes
A summery way to serve grilled lamb chops, with new potatoes tossed in a red onion, mint and mustard dressing.
Lamb and turnip summer hotpot
Make the most of turnips by thinly slicing and using as an earthy, slightly sweet topping to this hearty lamb stew.
Lamb, harissa and fennel salad
Sabrina Ghayour’s punchy salad is inspired by her travels in Bangkok. She matches pan-fried lamb leg steaks with pomegranate seeds, fennel, fresh mint and a rose harissa dressing.
Got lamb leftover? Use it in one of these recipes…
Lamb and tomato curry with mint yogurt
This lamb and tomato curry with mint yogurt takes a while but is really easy to make. Serve with some naan breads and a generous portion of rice on the side.
Mini lamb hotpots
Want a classic hotpot recipe? Make a batch of these mini lamb hotpots and freeze them for later. They’re easy to make and great for an Easter feast.
Lamb with soft herb salad and mint sauce dressing
Make the most of left-over lamb by serving with a fresh mint dressing in a zingy summer salad.
