Looking for roast lamb recipes? Want to make a lamb shank? Try our easy 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. For more ways with this versatile meat, try our lamb mince recipes and lamb curry recipes. If you're looking for alternative roast recipes, check out our best ever roast recipes.

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  • Pan of lamb bhuna next to a bowl of rice
    Meat and poultry

    Easy lamb bhuna

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    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

  • A dish filled with lamb shanks in a deep brown curry broth with lime wedges on the side
    Meat and poultry

    Lamb shank nihari

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.7 ratings

    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

  • A frying pan filled dwith lamb, noodles, red pepper and green broccoli, on a blue background
    Meat and poultry

    Spicy lamb noodles

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    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

  • Plate of shredded leg of lamb topped with prunes, pomegranate seeds and mint
    Meat and poultry

    Slow-cooker leg of lamb

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    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

  • A platter of lamb koftas with pomegranate rice
    Entertain

    Lamb koftas with jewelled rice

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Impress with homemade zesty lamb koftas on a bed of vibrant jewelled rice, flavoured with pomegranate seeds, cumin, coriander, cardamom pods, saffron and pistachios

  • A white baking dish filled with a meat pie topped with mashed potato
    Meat and poultry

    Lamb shank shepherd’s pie

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    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

  • A plate topped with two grilled lamb chops and a shredded carrot and celeriac salad with green herbs
    Easy

    Lamb cutlets with celeriac slaw

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Serve lamb cutlets with colatura di alici, tarragon and celeriac slaw for an easy yet impressive main course. Colatura di alici is an Italian condiment made from fermented salted anchovies – a few drops of this adds umami richness to the dish

  • A lamb hotpot in a casserole dish with fresh herbs
    Family

    Lamb hotpot with wild garlic

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    A classic Lancashire hotpot made with a spring-inspired twist from wild garlic and watercress butter. This comforting classic has got family-favourite written all over it

  • Lamb NaanWich
    Meat and poultry

    Lamb naanwich

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Try our lamb naanwich recipe, it's a super quick and easy spicy dinner, ready on the table in 30 minutes

  • Filo Lamb Pie Recipe
    Meat and poultry

    Spicy lamb filo pie

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    An aromatic blend of lamb, sweet spices, harissa and sweet potato, all wrapped up in a crisp filo case and drenched in yogurt hummus sauce

  • Plate of lamb biryani topped with pomegranate seeds and coriander leaves
    Meat and poultry

    Lamb biryani

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Forget the takeaway, make this Indian classic at home. Melt-in-the-mouth lamb is the star of the show complemented by lightly spiced rice and saffron cream

  • A serving platter full of lamb meatballs with little bowls of crudites and dips surrounding it
    Entertain

    Lamb meatballs with labneh and flatbreads

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    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

  • Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
    Meat and poultry

    Lamb shank rogan josh

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    We use lamb shanks for our rogan josh – they're seriously 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

  • Lamb chops with potatoes in mint sauce, served on a plate with a fork
    Meat and poultry

    Easy lamb chops

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    A summery way to serve grilled lamb chops, with new potatoes tossed in a red onion, mint and mustard dressing. Have it on the table in just half an hour

  • Lamb and Guinness stew with chunky vegetables in a pot
    Meat and poultry

    Lamb stew with Guinness

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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

  • Meatballs served on top of bulgur wheat
    Health

    Healthy meatballs

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Flavour homemade lamb meatballs with dried apricots and fresh mint, then serve with herb-flecked bulgur wheat for a healthy midweek dinner

  • Lamb Ragu Pappardelle Recipe
    Chef recipes

    Lamb ragu pappardelle

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    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

  • A white plate topped with griddled lamb chops with a side of green chutney
    Meat and poultry

    Kashmiri lamb chops

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    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

  • A blue rusted board topped with a platter of lamb chops covered in a ginger paste
    Meat and poultry

    Lamb chop curry (Andhra chintakaya chaap)

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    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

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