If you're like us, after you bust out the lamb chops or roast lamb for Easter, you're left thinking, Wait, why don't I cook with lamb more often? Turns out, it's actually pretty easy to cook and very weeknight-friendly. If you've never cooked with ground lamb before, these recipes (like lamb meatballs and lamb ragú) will surely have you swapping it in for all your favorite ground beef or ground turkey recipes too.
Outside of fancy holiday dinners, lamb is the key to making us feel like we're dining along the Mediterranean. If you wish you were dining in Greece, you'll likely be big fans of our recipes for gyro sandwiches and cumin lamb noodles with eggplant. Looking to change things up for BBQ season? We incorporated big Greek flavors into our lamb burgers too. Pro tip: We love to wrap our mint green tea pesto lamb burgers in some fluffy pita bread and top with plenty of crumbly feta cheese, and think you will as well.
Ready to advance your lamb cooking skills? Check out all of our all-time top lamb recipes next. If you're lucky enough to have extra after the main event, you'll want to see all the things you can make with leftover lamb. Whatever you choose to eat, don't forget those sides! We've got 36 pretty genius ideas for lamb side dishes and tons of springy sides to serve along the main event.
Lamb Ragú
We love a hearty meat sauce for topping our spaghetti or pappardelle. Lamb changes things up a bit and is even more tender than beef. This ragù is perfect for making a big batch on Sunday night and freezing any leftovers for when your pasta craving hits—which we're sure will be soon!
Get the Simple Lamb Ragù recipe.
Lamb Burger
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. If you end up with anything left over, it's a perfect dip for raw veggies or pita chips.
Get the Best-Ever Lamb Burger recipe.
Gyro Sandwich
Ticket for one to Greece please! What's that? Too expensive? Sigh. We'll have to settle for these epically tasty homemade gyro sandwiches, made even easier with leftover lamb! This lamb sandwich is found in casual shops and restaurants around Greece. Pronounced YEE-roh or ZHEE-roh (it rhymes with hero), gyro sandwiches are packed with delicious spiced lamb, crunchy fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a tangy herb-and-cucumber yogurt sauce called tzatziki.
Get the Gyro Sandwich recipe.
Lamb Meatballs
Lamb meatballs aren't exactly the spaghetti and meatballs type, they're so much more. These spiced, herby meatballs have Mediterranean vibes, and with an addicting green goddess sauce, we couldn't stop eating them. They'll soon be a new favorite.
Get the Lamb Meatballs recipe.
Spring Lamb Ragù
This spring lamb ragù is the perfect mid-year twist on the original recipe; pea shoots, anchovies, and fresh herbs brighten the sauce and complement the slight gaminess of the lamb.
Get the Spring Lamb Ragù recipe.
Cumin Lamb Noodles With Eggplant
This rich, creamy lamb ragù is a fun spin on pasta night with delicious Greek flavors; it's a total crowd-pleaser and a nice alternative to more common Italian pasta dishes.
Spiced Lamb Dumplings
Inspired by a traditional Turkish dish, you can fill these spicy dumplings with lamb or beef. Balance the spicy flavor with a two-ingredient garlic-yogurt sauce.
Get the Spiced Lamb Dumplings recipe from Good Housekeeping.
Pasta With Lamb & Pecorino
This dish is a spin on an Italian classic—substituting ground lamb for ground beef and using fresh mint leaves adds a tasty twist on a traditional Italian meal.
Get the Pasta With Lamb & Pecorino recipe from Woman's Day.
Grilled Rosemary Lamb Meatballs
Want to take your pasta night to the next level? Change up typical spaghetti and meatballs with this ultra-simple (yet pretty luxurious-feeling!) recipe.
Get the Grilled Rosemary Lamb Meatballs recipe from Good Housekeeping.
Doubly Cheesy Meatball Bake
We don't know about you, but juicy lamb (or beef!) meatballs, covered in gooey mozzarella cheese sounds like the perfect dish to share with the family tonight.
Get the Doubly Cheesy Meatball Bake from Good Housekeeping.
Grilled Lamb Meatball & Pepper Skewers
Want something fresh and new to make with your lamb meatballs? Add some herbs and spices, bell peppers, and skewer 'em! Paired with a pine nut hummus and some pita, these are a fun way to take lamb to the grill.
Get the Grilled Lamb Meatball & Pepper Skewers recipe from Good Housekeeping.
Grilled Lamb & Artichoke Kebabs
These simple skewers are the easiest and prettiest way to showcase springy vegetables like artichokes and scallions alongside meaty lamb. Drizzle lemon juice over it all at the end for extra tang!
Get the Grilled Lamb & Artichoke Kebabs recipe from Good Housekeeping.
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