Azerbaijani Dushbara-Inspired Lamb Dumpling Soup
Tiny lamb dumplings simmered in herb broth make a warming Azerbaijan-inspired soup for two.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
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Lamb Dinner Ideas
22 lamb dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Lamb has a rich flavor that stands up to herbs, spices and yogurt, and it is central to cooking from the Caucasus to Central Asia and the Middle East. This collection includes Georgian chakapuli, Jordanian mansaf, Kazakh kuurdak, lamb and chickpea soups, Lebanese sfeeha and a New Zealand lamb and kumara shepherd's pie. These dishes take a bit longer than average, so plan for a relaxed evening.
22 dinner ideas
Djiboutian Fah Fah Lamb Vegetable Soup
Lamb simmered until tender in a cardamom and cumin broth with potato and carrot, sharpened with lime at the table.
- 60 min
- Serves 3
- Lamb
Georgian Chakapuli Lamb Herb Stew
Georgian Chakapuli Lamb Herb Stew is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 12 oz lamb shoulder, cubed with 2 cups fresh herbs, chopped and bright tarragon.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Lamb
Iranian Abgoosht-Inspired Lamb Chickpea Soup
Iranian Abgoosht-Inspired Lamb Chickpea Soup is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 12 oz lamb shoulder, cubed with 1 can chickpeas, drained and bright dried lime powder.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Lamb
Iraqi Pacha-Inspired Lamb Chickpea Soup
Iraqi Pacha-Inspired Lamb Chickpea Soup is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 12 oz lamb shoulder, cubed with 1 can chickpeas, drained and bright ground coriander.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Lamb
Jordanian Galayet Bandora Tomato Lamb Skillet
Jordanian Galayet Bandora Tomato Lamb Skillet is a practical 35-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz ground lamb with 2 cups crushed tomatoes and bright ground cumin.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Jordanian Mansaf Lamb with Yogurt Rice
Tender lamb and fragrant rice are finished with a savory yogurt sauce and toasted almonds in this small-batch mansaf.
- 60 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Kazakh Kuurdak Lamb Potato Skillet
Lamb browned hard in its own fat then stewed with onion and potato until tender.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Kazakh Shorpa Lamb Soup
A clear lamb broth simmered slowly with whole vegetables and finished with dill.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Lamb
Lebanese Sfeeha Lamb Pizzettes
Lebanese Sfeeha Lamb Pizzettes is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz ground lamb with 2 pita breads and bright allspice.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Libyan Bazin-Inspired Lamb and Tomato Stew
A home-friendly lamb, chickpea, and tomato stew served around a quick barley dome.
- 75 min
- Serves 4
- Lamb
Mongolian Lamb Noodle Stir-Fry
Cumin-spiced lamb, peppers, and noodles get a quick high-heat stir-fry for two.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
New Zealand Lamb and Kumara Shepherd's Pie
Savory lamb and vegetables under a sweet kumara topping make a New Zealand-inspired shepherd's pie.
- 60 min
- Serves 4
- Lamb
Omani Shuwa-Inspired Lamb Rice
Slow-roasted lamb, fragrant rice, dates, and nuts create a richly spiced dinner inspired by Omani Shuwa.
- 85 min
- Serves 4
- Lamb
Palestinian Qidreh Lamb Chickpeas Rice
Lamb, chickpeas, fragrant rice, and toasted almonds make a warmly spiced Palestinian-style one-pot supper for two.
- 60 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Saudi Jalamah Lamb and Tomato Skillet
Saudi Jalamah Lamb and Tomato Skillet is a practical 45-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz ground lamb with 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes and bright ground cardamom.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Turkmen Dograma Lamb Bread Soup
Torn bread, shredded lamb, and onion assembled in bowls with hot broth poured over.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Turkmen Lamb Shashlik with Tomato Salad
Charred lamb, crunchy tomato salad and flatbread make a simple Central Asian grill-style dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Lamb
Uyghur Ding Ding Mian Lamb Noodles
Small diced lamb, peppers, tomato, and noodles make a colourful Uyghur-style weeknight stir-fry for two.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb
Uzbek Lamb Plov with Carrots
Lamb, carrots, chickpeas and garlic steam with rice into a deeply savory Central Asian one-pot meal.
- 80 min
- Serves 4
- Lamb
Xinjiang Cumin Lamb Skewers with Flatbread
Charred lamb skewers are rubbed with cumin, chili, and sesame, then served with crisp onion salad and warm flatbread.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Lamb
Yemeni Saltah Lamb with Fenugreek
Lamb, tomato, and hawaij spices form a lively Yemeni-style stew finished with a light fenugreek topping.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Lamb