32 Best Lamb Recipes That Will Make It Your New Favorite Protein

Who knew meat could be so pretty?

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This is begging to be the star of your holiday dinner.

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Hearty, flavorful lamb stew can be yours in under 2 hours, and all in one pot!

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Total proof that spinach and artichoke make every savory dish even better.

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Another holiday showstopper—and it's prepped with a side dish!

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Pro tip: You don't need a tagine pot to make this dish! Dutch ovens work just as well.

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Get ready for the most tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb of your life.

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Put ground lamb to good use with this hearty pasta.

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You won't believe how much flavor garlic and rosemary give these guys.

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Lamb meatballs aren't exactly the spaghetti and meatballs type, they are so much more. These spiced, herby meatballs have Mediterranean vibes and with an addicting green goddess sauce, they became an instant favorite.

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Fresh herbs and couscous tabbouleh add the Mediterranean touch you need.

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These Greek(ish) lamb burgers are one of our favorite lamb recipes ever. We're particularly fond of the of the feta yogurt sauce, so we slather it on both sides of the bun.

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This curry is typically served with baskets of hot buttered naan and white basmati rice.

When you need a break from beef, give lamb a chance.

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This foolproof recipe for a succulent rack of lamb gets a delightful shot of flavor from a classic pan sauce made from mustard, herbs, and dry white wine.

This simple preparation makes the best of lamb chops.

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Made with tender, boneless leg of lamb, this quick-cooking staple of Ethiopian home cooking is called awaze tibs and is flavored with awaze sauce, a kicky blend of berbere spices, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and wine.

Skewers are a festive choice for grilling. Plus, they're easy to handle and can be assembled ahead of time. A tangy dipping sauce made with lemon juice, feta cheese, and salt and pepper goes well with these Greek-style skewers.

This recipe has everything you'd want and expect in the favorite Middle Eastern dish, including a creamy tahini sauce.

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Use either juicy rib chops (cut from the rib section of the lamb) or loin chops (cut from the loin and the tenderloin), and serve two per person.

These stellar lamb-stuffed onions are baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crispy bread crumbs.

Canned tomatoes, roasted red peppers, walnuts and spices create a spicy Eastern Mediterranean sauce that perfectly complements pan-seared lamb chops.

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These juicy, meaty lamb chops sizzled in extra-virgin olive oil with plenty of garlic cloves are an homage to the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain.

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In this recipe, lamb top round (a tender, relatively quick-cooking part of the leg) gets rubbed down with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, then roasted alongside sweet grape tomatoes.

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Spice up your summer staple with lamb.

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Any excuse to make tzatziki sauce, ya know?

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Tired of your usual burrito bowl? Try this Mediterranean-inspired version!

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Food is always more fun on a stick.

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Gyros on repeat.

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These go perfectly with side of couscous.

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