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Welsh Lamb gyros served with tzatziki and flatbreads

By Amelia

These Welsh Lamb gyros are the perfect mid-week meal that will satisfy the whole family. Simply pop in the slow cooker and get on with your day, knowing that you’re in for a treat at tea time!   Place all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or plastic bag, mix well then add the … Continued

Welsh Lamb and white bean cassoulet by Rosie Birkett

By Amelia

A nourishing, sustainable and fragrant braise of white beans with rosemary, garlic, sage and melting chunks of Welsh Lamb leg steak, finished with spinach wilted in and some bright green salsa verde and pink pickled onions. A perfect January pick me up and very sustainable thanks to the beans and Welsh Lamb. Also, a one … Continued

Welsh Lamb Empanadas with Pepper Sauce & Mint Dressing by Bar44

By Amelia

Empanadas, though a Galician speciality, are very popular all over Spain. The version below is filled with super-slow-cooked Welsh lamb shoulder.. To save time, you can use ready-rolled puff pastry and still get superb results (buy enough for a 25 x 32cm pie). The anchovy and mint accompaniment lifts the empanada another notch. The idea … Continued

Smoked Welsh Lamb Shoulder Birria Tacos by Leyli Homayoonfar

By Amelia

For the adobo (marinade):   Begin by toasting the spices; break up the cinnamon stick with your hands and add to the pan along with the cloves, cumin and coriander seeds, dry roast over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, place the roasted spices in a spice grinder or finely grind by hand using a … Continued

Welsh Beef brisket burnt ends

By Amelia

Remove the beef brisket from the fridge 45 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Preheat the oven to 150˚C / 130˚C fan / Gas 2. Mix the spices together for the rub and gently rub into the surface of the brisket. Place the onion slices in a roasting tin and sit the brisket on … Continued

Welsh Beef barbacoa sharing platter

By Amelia

Place all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl and whisk lightly to mix well. Season the beef. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and, over a high heat, brown the meat well on all surfaces. Transfer the meat into the slow cooker or in a deep casserole dish and pour the sauce … Continued

The Curry Guy’s Indonesian bakso made with Welsh Lamb

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of The Curry Guy. You can read his recipe blog here.   Start by preparing the bakso stock. Place the lamb bones in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Be sure to skim off any foam and other impurities that rise to the … Continued

Julius Roberts’ slow cooked Welsh Lamb shoulder

By Amelia

Take the lamb shoulder out of the fridge, season well with salt on both sides, and leave for an hour or two on a kitchen counter to warm up. Next, brown the meat in a frying pan, on the barbecue or under the grill, turning half way through to get some colour on both sides. … Continued

Francesco Mazzei’s pulled Welsh Lamb piadina mozzarella

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 155˚C / 135˚C fan / Gas 2. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large casserole/sauté pan and sear the lamb with the halved garlic bulbs. Pour in the wine and let it evaporate. Then add the rosemary, paprika, peppers and chillies. Add the tomatoes, … Continued

Hungry Healthy Happy’s slow cooker Welsh Lamb ragu

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Hungry Healthy Happy   In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add the flour to the diced lamb. Mix well so that all the lamb is coated. Heat the oil in a pan and add the coated lamb. Heat so that the lamb is browned on all sides, about … Continued

Slow roasted Welsh Lamb shoulder

By Amelia

Mix the ingredients for the marinade together and brush over the shoulder. Allow to stand for 1 hour (place in the fridge if standing for longer than an hour). Preheat the oven to 170˚C / 150˚C fan / Gas 3. When the lamb shoulder is at room temperature, prepare the roasting tin by placing the … Continued

Hungry Healthy Happy’s slow cooker Welsh Lamb shoulder

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Hungry Health Happy   Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the lamb shoulder and brown on all sides. Put the onions and carrots in the low cooker. Place the browned lamb on top of the vegetables. Using a sharp knife, cut holes into the lamb. Push a slice of garlic … Continued

Rocket & Squash’s Welsh Lamb with leeks and chickpeas

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Rocket & Squash. If you have leftovers Edward suggests turning them into this delicious hummus dish.   Preheat the oven to 170˚C / 150˚C fan / Gas 3. Drain the soaked chickpeas and transfer them to a large roasting tin. Pop the leek batons, garlic halves and oregano sprigs among the chickpeas, add … Continued

Supergolden Bakes’s Welsh Lamb slow cooker hotpot

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Supergolden Bakes   Start by seasoning your lamb with a few turns of the salt and pepper mill. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the lamb, in batches, over a high heat. Set aside. Add the butter to the hot pan and sauté the onions and leeks until softened but … Continued

Francesco Mazzei’s fornarina style Welsh Lamb shoulder

By Amelia

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large roasting tin. Season the lamb shoulder with salt and pepper and fry it in the oil over a high heat, until nicely seared all over. Drain the fat from the tin, pour in the chicken stock and rosé wine, then add the cloves, bay leaves, … Continued

Welsh Beef oxtail stew

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 150˚C / 130˚C fan / Gas 2. Fry the oxtail in the oil until nicely browned all over. Remove from the pan, place in a casserole dish and sprinkle with seasoning. Using the same pan, fry the onions, garlic, ginger, red chilli and chilli flakes for a few minutes to soften. … Continued

Welsh Beef bourguignon

By Amelia

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, deep pan. Season the meat and fry it in two batches until it becomes a deep brown colour.  Remove from the pan. Using the same pan, add the onion, garlic and carrot and fry for a few minutes. Return the meat to the pan and add the … Continued

Welsh Beef ox cheek casserole by Tom Simmons

By Amelia

Season the ox cheek pieces with salt and pepper and lightly coat them in plain flour. Heat a non-stick casserole pot on the hob over a high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salted butter to the pot along with a couple of tablespoons of rapeseed oil. Once the butter starts foaming, carefully add the ox … Continued

Hang Fire’s Moroccan Welsh Lamb mechoui with vegetable tagine

By Amelia

Mechoui is traditionally prepared by roasting a whole lamb, either on a spit over a fire or in a pit in the ground. Ideally you want to allow 4.5-5 hours to slow cook our version. This adaptation of this middle-eastern classic makes a delicious chermoula sauce which works really well as a dipping sauce if … Continued

Traditional Welsh Lamb cawl

By Amelia

In a large saucepan, fry the lamb until brown. Add the onion and leeks, and cook for 2 minutes, until soft. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on a low heat with the lid on, until the lamb is tender, which takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. Best served with crusty bread and … Continued

Slow-cooked Welsh Beef brisket

By Amelia

Looking for something to do with the leftovers from this recipe? Try our Piquant Welsh Beef and Yorkshire pud burrito   To make the rub combine all the dry ingredients together. Brush the surface of the brisket with a little oil and then using your hands rub the dry ingredients all over the meat. Leave … Continued

Moreish Welsh Beef short ribs in red wine and herbs

By Amelia

Preheat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Heat a frying pan and add the oil, then add the ribs and brown, sealing all surfaces. Transfer to a roasting tin or large casserole dish (you can also cook these in slow cooker on low for 6-8 … Continued

Slow cooked one pot Welsh Beef with chestnuts

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. Heat a casserole dish and add the oil and brown the beef in batches until sealed. Remove the beef and set aside. Add the onions, garlic and cook for 5-10 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, thyme, bay … Continued

Braised Welsh Beef with cranberry and chestnuts

By Amelia

Preheat oven to 150°C / 130°C / Gas 2. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a casserole dish and cook the onions for about 5 minutes, stir in the garlic and carrots and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the remaining oil to a frying pan, season the beef with salt and pepper and brown … Continued

Slow cooked curried shoulder of Welsh Lamb

By Amelia

Preheat oven to 180ºC / 160°C / Gas 4. Heat a large roasting pan on the hob and add oil, onion, garlic and ginger. Add the shoulder of lamb and brown well. Add the spices and coat the meat in them. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, stock and potatoes. Bring to the boil, cover with foil … Continued

Herb crusted pulled Welsh Lamb shoulder

By Amelia

Preheat oven to 160°C / 140°C fan / Gas 3 – 4. Place the lamb shoulder in a deep roasting tin. Place the garlic, seeds and seasoning in a pestle and mortar and lightly crush. Add the oil, zest and juice of lemon and fresh herbs. Make a few slits in the surface of the … Continued

Crispy Welsh Lamb medallions Peking style

By Amelia

Slow cook the breast of lamb in the stock and star anise for 3 hours, can be done in oven in a lidded casserole dish or in slow cooker. When cooked, remove from the cooking liquid and cool. Mix all the ingredients for the glaze together. Insert 4-5 skewers through the lamb breasts and then … Continued


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