Recipes With Lamb

Got lamb on hand? Here are 19 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Fårikål (Norwegian National Dish)

Lamb · Norway

Keleya Zaara

Lamb · Tunisian

Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt

Lamb

Lahmacun

Beef · Turkish

Mantu Afghan Dumpling

Starter

Steak and Kidney Pudding

Beef · Middle Eastern

Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes

Lamb · Greek

Traditional Pilau Rice

Mastawa Lamb and Rice

Lamb

kofta burgers

Lamb · Turkish

Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)

Lamb · Algerian

Lamb Biryani

Lamb · Indian

Pairs well with

Onion Cinnamon Garlic Virgin Olive Oil Cilantro Flour Rice Tomato

Storing & using Lamb

Keep it refrigerated and use within a couple of days, or freeze for longer storage. Cook to a safe internal temperature and let it rest briefly before slicing. Out of Lamb? beef is a common swap (1:1).

Lamb recipe FAQs

What can I make with just lamb?

Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on onion or a few everyday staples alongside it.

What goes well with lamb?

Onion, Cinnamon, Garlic, Virgin Olive Oil, Cilantro are the most common pairings in our recipes.

How do I find recipes for lamb plus what else I have?

Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add lamb plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.