20 lamb mince recipes

Lamb mince recipes

BBQ kofte with whipped feta and tahini slaw

A light slaw with a nutty tahini dressing and a creamy whipped feta sauce are the perfect partners for lamb mince in this spiced BBQ kofte recipe.

Grilled kofte (izgara köfte)

Serve grilled lamb mince in flatbreads with salad, hummus and chips to make a winning barbecue dish.

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 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.

Spicy lamb filo pie

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

Lamb koftas with jewelled rice

Make the most of lamb mince for dinner with Gurdeep Loyal’s zesty lamb koftas, presented on a bed of vibrant jewelled rice flavoured with pomegranate seeds, cumin, coriander, cardamom pods, saffron and pistachio.

Harissa lamb stuffed courgettes

Pack a mix of lamb mince, garlic, cumin and harissa into courgettes, then bake in a fiery tomato sauce.

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.

Easy shepherd’s pie

Our simple recipe for this comforting classic is filled with succulent minced lamb and tender veggies. Season with rosemary and thyme and add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra savoury flavour.

Baharat-spiced lamb, hummus, pine nuts, raisins and flatbreads

This impressive sharing dish comes from Reading's Thames Lido restaurant. Make ahead for part of a flavour-packed mezze spread.

Classic moussaka

Layers of minced lamb, potato and aubergine, covered in white sauce and baked to make the classic Greek dish moussaka. Greek salad is all you need on the side.

Healthy lamb meatballs

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

Lamb sausage rolls

Looking for a quirky picnic offering? Try these meaty, spring lamb sausage rolls with mint and lemon. Buy all-butter pastry if you want to really impress.

Lamb meatballs with labneh and flatbreads

Combine gently spiced minced lamb, date and pine nut meatballs with thick, creamy labneh and plenty of herbs to make a great plated starter or canapés.

Lamb, pea and wild garlic lasagne

Minced lamb, peas and wild garlic meet in this indulgent lasagne, brought to you by Mitshel Ibrahim, head chef of Ombra, a Venetian-styled bacaro in London.

Lamb naanwich

Try our lamb naanwich recipe, it's a super quick and easy spicy dinner, ready on the table in 30 minutes. Spiced lamb mince, fresh tomatoes and minty yogurt are a winning combination.

Lamb meatball shakshuka

Take your shakshuka to the next level with cumin lamb meatballs. Rich sauce, baked eggs and feta make this a seriously satisfying dinner.

Lamb, tomato and oregano ragu

Swap same-old spag bol for this velvety lamb mince sauce, made light and fragrant with fresh oregano. Serve with a scattering of parmesan.

Lamb and dill meatballs with horiatiki salad

Prepare a zingy Greek-style salad to serve with homemade lamb meatballs for an easy summer dinner. Combine minced lamb with red onion, cumin and dill for plenty of flavour.

Sri Lankan mutton rolls

Peter Kuruvita’s Sri Lankan mutton rolls mixes lamb mince, potatoes, mint leaves and green chillies in a breadcrumb coating. They're packed full of flavour and extremely more-ish.