Lamb is known for being a rich, versatile meat that forms a part of many well-loved dishes worldwide. In Greece, it’s a staple in many local favourites, while here in the UK, it’s a popular choice for a classic Sunday roast.
If you’re looking to add some new dishes to your repertoire, we’ve scoured the culinary world of the web to bring you our top 3 tastiest lamb meat recipes.
1. Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb
Succulent, herby roast leg of lamb that will be the star of the show at any dinner party.
What you need:
- Hugh Maguire Butchers Leg of Lamb
- Kylemore Acres Leg of Lamb Mix
- 60ml olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
How it’s done:
- Blend the herb-crusted leg of lamb mix with the crushed garlic and olive oil and rub onto the lamb, coating completely. Cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
- Bring to room temperature before proceeding. Season with salt and cook in a preheated oven at 180°C for 2 hours.
2. Irish Lamb Stew
A hearty and comforting lamb stew that’ll get you through those chilly evenings.
What you need:
- 1kg Hugh Maguire Butchers Diced Lamb
- Kylemore Acres Lamb Stew Mix
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 800ml water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1kg rooster potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 420g canned marrowfat peas, drained
How it’s done:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and brown the diced lamb.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, water, lemon juice and the Irish Stew Mix to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then partially cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
- Then, add the diced potatoes and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the drained peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat and serve.
3. Moroccan Style Lamb Tagine
A delicious, flavourful dish to bring a taste of Morocco to your table.
What you need:
- 1x packet of GR Gourmet Moroccan Style Tagine Sauce Mix
- 1kg Hugh Maguire Butchers shoulder lamb, diced
- 2 x Large Onion, chopped
- (400g) Tinned Tomatoes
- 400ml Water
- 150g Prunes or Apricots, chopped
- Slow cooker pot
Serve with couscous. Serves 6
How it’s done:
- Place the lamb, onions and tomatoes in your slow cooker pot.
- Blend the lamb Tagine Mix with water and add to the slow cooker pot, stirring thoroughly.
- Cover and cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW or until the meat is tender and cooked through (keep covered during cooking, cooking times may vary between slow cooker models).
- Remove the lid, add the prunes or apricots, stir through and stand for 5 mins before serving.
- For extra flavour, add a tablespoon of honey and a sprinkling of almonds or fresh coriander before serving.
It’s important to use high-quality lamb meat in these recipes to bring out the flavour profiles. Head to a reputable local butcher or conveniently place your order through an online butchery in Ireland.
Final Notes
Lamb continues to shine in a variety of dishes across cultures, from traditional succulent roasts to hearty stews that warm the soul. So explore new dishes that hero lamb and impress your loved ones with one (or all) of these flavourful dishes.