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    Home » Recipe Round Ups

    10 Best Mediterranean Lamb Recipes

    By Lily・Published: May 15, 2023・Updated: May 27, 2023・Post may have affiliate links.

    Here are some of the best Mediterranean lamb recipes, including lamb kabobs, lamb chili, and oven-roasted lamb. These recipes use Mediterranean flavors like lemon, garlic, herbs, and unique spices. These Mediterranean lamb recipes use various cooking methods, including the oven, grill, and stovetop.

    1. Broiled Lamb Kabobs

    Oven-Roasted Lamb Kabobs
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    These easy lamb kabob skewers are made with marinated lamb shoulder chunks and onion wedges. The marinade is made with crushed garlic and fresh lemon juice, which tenderizes the lamb meat. Broil these tender, flavorful lamb chunks to perfection in 10 minutes.

    Check out Oven-Broiled Lamb Kabobs.

    2. Slow-Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb With Gravy

    Slow-Roasted Boneless Lamb Leg and Gravy
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    This slow-roasted boneless lamb leg recipe roasts marinated lamb leg on top of celery, potatoes, carrots, and onion. Lamb drippings are used to make homemade lamb gravy.

    See Slow-Roasted Boneless Lamb Leg.

    3. Harissa Lamb Chili and Couscous

    Harissa Lamb Chili
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    Harissa ground lamb chili is a North African-inspired chili recipe made with chickpeas, fire-roasted tomatoes, ground lamb, golden raisins, carrots, and harissa. Serve this delicious lamb chili with steamed couscous.

    Check out Harissa Lamb Chili with Couscous.

    4. Ouzi Spiced Rice and Lamb

    Ouzi Lamb Rice
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    Ouzi spiced rice and minced lamb is a delicious Middle Eastern recipe made with ground lamb, toasted nuts, vegetables, rice, and broth. Serve this delicious minced lamb rice dish with mint cucumber yogurt.

    See Ouzi Spiced Lamb Rice and Minced Lamb.

    5. Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves and Lamb Chops

    Lebanese Grape Leaves and Lamb Chops
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    This traditional Lebanese recipe graces the tables during special occasions. Grape leaves are rolled and stuffed with a spiced meat and rice mixture, then simmered in a lemon and garlic broth. Tender lamb chops simmer alongside the rolled grape leaves.

    See Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves and Lamb Chops.

    6. Ground Lamb Shepherd's Pie

    Ground Lamb Shepherd's Pie
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    This Mediterranean ground lamb shepherd's pie has Middle Eastern minced lamb and vegetables sandwiched between cardamom mashed potatoes. This Mediterranean shepherd's pie blends a traditional recipe with Middle Eastern flavors.

    Check out Ground Lamb Shepherd's Pie.

    7. Algerian Lamb Shoulder Stew With Steamer Couscous

    Algerian Lamb Shoulder and Couscous
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    Algerian lamb shoulder stew is a classic recipe with turnips, carrots, squash, lamb shoulder, herbs, tomato paste, green beans, and couscous. This delicious lamb stew simmers beneath the couscous tray resulting in the most flavorful steamed couscous.

    See Algerian Lamb Shoulder With Steamer Couscous.

    8. Slow-Roasted Lamb Shank Foil Packets

    Slow-Roast Lamb Shank Packets
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    Slow-roast marinated lamb shanks and vegetables in foil packets at a low temperature for four hours. The lamb meat is tender; it falls off the bone. The vegetables soak up the marinade and lamb drippings.

    Check out Slow-Roasted Lamb Shanks with Vegetables.

    9. Lebanese Lamb and Lima Bean Stew

    Fasolia Lamb and Lima Bean Stew
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    Fasolia, also known as lamb and lima bean stew, is a Lebanese stovetop stew that slowly simmers dried lima beans and lamb chunks. This delicious stew uses Lebanese 7 spice and caramelized onions for a rich flavor.

    See Lebanese Lamb and Lima Bean Stew.

    10. Grilled Rosemary Lamb Rib Chops

    Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops
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    Rosemary grilled lamb chops are a quick Mediterranean lamb recipe. These delicious lamb chops are marinated with crushed garlic, lemon juice, and rosemary. Lamb chops are grilled to perfection on a coal or gas grill, then served immediately alongside a chopped salad.

    See Grilled Rosemary Lamb Rib Chops.

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    About Lily

    Howdy! My name Lilian, but my friends call me Lily. I'm the founder and one of the recipe authors here at The Matbakh. I enjoy sunsets, long walks to the fridge, meaningful relationships, and anything related to food. I'm so happy you are here!

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