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Welsh Lamb chop hotpot

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180˚C /160˚C fan / Gas 4. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the lamb chops for a few minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the lamb chops to a medium casserole dish. Fry the carrot, … Continued

Welsh Lamb harira

By Amelia

Heat a little oil in a pan. Add the onion and garlic, and fry gently for 5 minutes until softened. Add the lamb cubes, the spices and seasoning, stir well, and gently fry for 5 minutes. Add the vermicelli, chicken stock, tinned tomatoes, lentils and tomato purée and bring to the boil, then simmer. Simmer, … Continued

Welsh Lamb pasanda

By Amelia

Mix the ingredients for the marinade, add the lamb cubes and stir well. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours (you can leave overnight). Heat the oil in a pan or casserole dish and add the onions and seasoning, and fry gently for 10 minutes to soften. Add the cinnamon sticks, … Continued

Welsh Lamb and butter bean stew

By Amelia

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the lamb for a few minutes until browned. Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic and fry for a few minutes, stirring gently until the veg has softened. Add the purée, herbs and seasoning then add the stock, bring to the boil and then simmer for approximately … Continued

Salt and pepper Welsh Lamb ribs

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180˚C / 160˚C fan / Gas 3. Cook the breasts by placing them in an oven tray, and cover with ½ pint of water (or lamb stock) and foil, and cook in oven for 1.5 – 2 hours until the lamb is tender. (You can use a slow cooker). Remove the … Continued

Cooking with Zainab’s charsi Welsh Lamb karahi

By Amelia

Heat a dry, large wok on a medium-high heat and add the lamb, stirring it constantly until it changes colour and releases some fat – this should take 5 minutes. Blend the garlic cloves with 125ml of water. Gradually add the blended garlic mixture to the lamb, stirring constantly and simmer for 10 minutes. Add … Continued

Kieran Hardy’s chunky Welsh Beef chilli

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4, or heat up the slow cooker. Take a large ovenproof casserole dish or frying pan, heat the oil and brown the meat on all sides. Add the onion, chilli and garlic, and lightly soften. Add all the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. … Continued

Welsh Lamb moussaka

By Amelia

Place the sliced aubergines on kitchen paper, sprinkle with salt, and leave for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture, then rinse in a colander and pat dry with kitchen paper, then sprinkle with a little flour. Place a little oil in a frying pan and fry the aubergine slices in batches, for a few … Continued

Francesco Mazzei’s braised Welsh Lamb shank risotto

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 165˚C / 145˚C fan / Gas 5. Season the shanks with salt and pepper and lightly dust with the flour. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large casserole/sauté pan and fry the shanks on both sides until golden brown. Remove the meat from the pan and drain the excess fat. … Continued

Francesco Mazzei’s Welsh Lamb breast stew

By Amelia

In a wide enough saucepan, sweat the diced vegetables over a medium heat with some olive oil and the bay leaves. Meanwhile, dice the lamb breast and season with salt and pepper. Sear the lamb in a frying pan on a medium/high heat with some olive oil and the rosemary. Finely chop half of the … Continued

Welsh Beef steak and ale pie

By Amelia

Season the flour and use to coat the beef. Heat the oil in a large pan or flameproof casserole dish and fry the beef in 2 batches until brown. Remove from the pan. Add the butter, garlic, onions and mushrooms to the pan and fry for a few minutes. Return the beef to the pan. … Continued

Welsh Lamb and rosemary pie with buttery herb pastry

By Amelia

Coat the lamb in the seasoned flour. Heat half of the oil in a large pan or flameproof casserole dish and fry the lamb until nicely browned. Remove the lamb from the pan. Use the remaining oil and add the leek, onion and celery and fry for a few minutes until lightly coloured. Return the … Continued

Hungry Healthy Happy’s Welsh Lamb shish kebab

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Hungry Health Happy   Put all of the ingredients (except the bell peppers) into a bowl and mix well. Put the bowl in the fridge for at least an hour, but overnight if possible. Thread the marinated lamb and peppers onto the skewers. Put under a grill on high for 15 minutes, … Continued

Welsh Beef goulash

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 170˚C / 150˚C fan / Gas 3. Heat the oil in a pan or flameproof casserole dish and fry the beef in two batches until nice and brown. Return all the beef into the dish. Add the onions and mushrooms and fry for a few minutes to colour. Add the garlic … Continued

My Fussy Eater’s Welsh Lamb shank casserole

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of My Fussy Eater   Preheat the oven to 180˚C / 160˚C fan / Gas 4. Pat the lamb shanks dry with kitchen paper and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and add the lamb shanks. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning until lightly browned … Continued

Cooking with Zainab’s Welsh Lamb and spinach curry

By Amelia

 Start by melting the butter and oil together, add in the whole spices and let them splutter and pop for a minute before adding in the onions, ginger and garlic.  Stir everything together for 10-15 minutes or until the onions have softened nicely.  Add in the lamb, along with all the powdered spices, and give … Continued

The Curry Guy’s Champaran Welsh Lamb handi curry

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of The Curry Guy   It is best to purify the mustard oil first by bringing it to smoking point and letting it cool a bit. Then heat it back up over direct heat and add the whole spices and bay leaves to infuse for about 30 seconds. Take off the heat. Pour … Continued

Welsh Lamb shanks kleftiko

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 190˚C / 170˚C fan / Gas 5. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan, place the shanks in the pan and season. Sear the shanks quickly, browning them all over. In an oven tray or deep casserole dish, place the remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, … Continued

Gareth Ward’s Welsh Lamb and mint rack

By Amelia

Boneless loin fillets can also be used for this recipe, however, cooking times will be shorter, dependent on the size. As a guide, cook loin fillets for 10-15 minutes or until the core temperature reaches approx. 68˚C. Prepare the mint vinegar and the onion oil at least 2 hrs and 30 minutes ahead of cooking … Continued

Gareth Ward’s Welsh Lamb shawarma

By Amelia

The quantity of marinade may seem a lot, however, it allows you to fully submerge the lamb. You can also make your own flatbreads to accompany this recipe (see flatbreads recipe below). Prepare the lamb and the marinade the day before you intend to cook the lamb.   To marinate the lamb:   Tenderise the … Continued

Welsh Beef calzone

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C fan / Gas 6. Dry fry the beef mince until nice and brown, leaving it in clumps. Add the onion, peppers and mushrooms and fry gently to soften. Add all the remaining ingredients other than the cheese. Stir through to mix and leave the mixture to cool. On … Continued

Welsh Lamb ragu pasta pie

By Amelia

Part-cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain and place in cold water. In a pan, fry the mince until lightly browned. Add the onion, carrots, garlic and celery and fry gently for 10 minutes. Add the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, wine, herbs and seasoning and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 … Continued

Welsh Beef madras

By Amelia

Heat the oil in a large pan or flameproof casserole dish, add the beef and fry until browned. Add the seasoning, onion, pepper, garlic, ginger and spices and stir gently for a few minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid or foil and continue cooking on the hob … Continued

Racks of Welsh Lamb with rosemary, lemon and garlic

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4-5. Take the two lean racks of lamb and calculate the cooking time: medium – 25 minutes per 450g/0.5kg plus 25 minutes; well done – 30 minutes per 450g/0.5kg plus 30 minutes. Mix together the rosemary, lemon rind and juice, garlic, olive oil and seasoning, … Continued

Welsh Lamb cannon with crushed swede by Tom Simmons

By Amelia

Place the diced swede in a saucepan with the butter. Cover the swede with cold water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook over a high heat. You will need to top the water up as it cooks. Once the swede is fully cooked (very soft), keep the pan on a high heat and allow … Continued

Christmas spiced Welsh Lamb casserole

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. Place the lamb, onion, garlic, ginger, chilli, cinnamon and seasoning in a slow cooker or in an ovenproof casserole dish. Stir, then add the mulled wine and stock. Make the bouquet garni by tying the cinnamon sticks and herbs together with string. Place the … Continued

Slow cooked Welsh Lamb tagine

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 170°C / 150°C fan / Gas 3. Place the lamb cubes, onion, spices, chickpeas, apricots, dates, stock, honey, juices and half the zest into a casserole dish. Cover and cook for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, until the meat is tender. Remove the lid and add the couscous. Return to the … Continued

Welsh Lamb and mango curry

By Amelia

In a large ovenproof pan or casserole dish, heat the oil. Add the lamb cubes, garlic and onions. Brown off the meat then add curry paste, stir well. Add the butternut squash. Pour in the lamb stock and mango chutney, and place in a preheated oven 160ºC / 140ºC fan / Gas 3 with lid … Continued

Roast leg of Welsh Lamb with gin and cranberry

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4-5. Weigh the joint and calculate the cooking time: medium – 25 minutes per 450g / 500g plus 25 minutes or well done – 30 minutes per 450g / 500g plus 30 minutes. Line a roasting pan with two sheets of foil and place the … Continued

Welsh Beef Wellington with port and mushroom sauce

By Amelia

Rub the beef fillet with the oil and season well. Preheat a large frying pan over a high heat, add the meat and sear on all sides for around 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the heat and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Once cooled (around 15 minutes) brush with the mustard. … Continued

Welsh Lamb tikka masala

By Amelia

To make the sauce, pour the oil into a saucepan and over a medium heat fry the onions, garlic and ginger until lightly browned. Add the spices and seasoning and fry for a few minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 5 minutes, until starting to boil. If you want a smooth … Continued

Welsh Beef rendang

By Amelia

You can buy prepared rendang paste but have a go at making your own. It may look like a lot of ingredients but it’s very easy to make and you’ll have most of the ingredients in your store cupboard already. It’s also delicious!   Make the paste by putting all the ingredients in a food … Continued

Welsh Beef lasagne

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / Gas 6. Dry fry the lean minced beef until brown. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and fry until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and simmer for 20 minutes. To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a pan, adding the flour and stirring well … Continued

Welsh Lamb Marrakech tagine with apricots

By Amelia

Season and lightly flour the pieces of lamb then pan fry them in the vegetable oil for a couple of minutes until they are evenly browned. Put them to one side. Meanwhile gently cook the onions in the olive oil with all the spices for about 10 minutes, stirring until they are soft and beginning … Continued

Sticky Welsh Lamb riblets

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. Place the lamb breasts in a roasting tin, add the stock and star anise, cover with foil and cook for one and half hours until fairly tender. Remove and cool slightly, then cut down in between each bone to create ribs. Place on oven … Continued

Spring minted leg of Welsh Lamb

By Amelia

Cooking time: medium – 25 minutes per 450g/500g plus 25 minutes, or well done – 30 minutes per 450g/500g plus 30 minutes. The oven temperature should be 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. Weigh the lamb joint and calculate the cooking time. Place the lamb on a board and make several slits into the … Continued

Herb crusted roast Welsh Beef

By Amelia

Calculate cooking time: Medium-rare: 20 mins per 500g / Medium: 25 mins per 500g / Well done: 30 mins per 500g Preheat oven to 220°C / 200°C fan / Gas 7. Remove the joint from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow to come to room temperature. Place the vegetables and sprigs … Continued

Goan sweet potato curry with Welsh Lamb

By Amelia

Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the diced lamb and fry until browned. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, celery and chilli and fry for 2 minutes. Add the spices and stir for a few minutes. Add the coconut milk, stock, tomato purée and seasoning. Once boiled cover with lid and simmer for … Continued


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