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Welsh Lamb leg steaks with chimichurri

By Amelia

Drizzle the oil over the steaks, then sprinkle with the seasoning and herbs Preheat the air fryer to 200’c Place the steaks in the basket and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes each side depending how you like them cooked Leave to rest for 4 minutes, spooning over any juices For the chimichurri, place all ingredients … Continued

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 Bibimbap by Emily Leary

By Amelia

Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish, typically made with a base of short-grain white rice, topped with sautéed vegetables, marinated meat, and a fried egg. The crucial final addition is a generous helping of a spicy, richly delicious sauce made from gochujang paste – a Korean fermented chilli paste with a hot, savoury, salty, sweet … Continued

Welsh Lamb fillet Pinchos Moruños by Bar44

By Amelia

Add all the dry spices, herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper to a blender, blend for 1 minute. Add the fresh garlic, preserved lemon, mint and fresh coriander, blend again for 30-60 seconds or so, until you have a lovely thick smooth and aromatic marinade. Dice the lamb fillet into 1.5-inch cubes. Add the lamb … 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

Chris Baber’s Moroccan style spiced Welsh Lamb meatballs

By Amelia

Put the mince in a bowl with the chopped mint, garlic and cumin. Mix until combined. Roll into small balls, approximately the size of a table tennis ball. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 2 minutes until golden all over, then remove to … Continued

Welsh Lamb jerk chops with rice and peas

By Amelia

Make the jerk marinade by mixing together 1 tablespoon of the oil, jerk seasoning, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, lime rind and juice and seasoning. Stir well and then use to coat the chops. Leave to stand for at least an hour. Preheat the oven to 200˚C / 180˚C fan / Gas 6. Place the onion … Continued

Welsh Lamb keema curry

By Amelia

Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, garlic and ginger and fry gently for 5 minutes Add the mince and increase the heat, and fry until browned. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomato purée, stock, tinned tomatoes and sugar, stir well and bring to the … Continued

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

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

Caramelised Welsh Lamb chops and roasted veg traybake

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 200˚C / 180˚C Fan / Gas 6. In a large bowl, whisk all the marinade ingredients together then add the chops. Stir to ensure the chops are coated in the marinade. Leave for 30 minutes, if possible. Place the chops and vegetables in a tray, add the garlic and thyme and … 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

Griddled Welsh Lamb cutlets with lime and thyme butter

By Amelia

Make the flavoured butter. Place the softened butter into a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until it is soft and creamy, then add the seasoning, lime and thyme. Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or cling film and wrap it around the butter to make a sausage shape. Twist the … 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 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

Francesco Mazzei’s pan-fried Welsh Lamb involtini

By Amelia

For the pickled mushrooms: put all the ingredients, except the mushrooms, in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, cut the cannon of lamb into approximately 2cm slices. Butterfly-cut each slice, place the slices between two sheets of baking paper or cling film and bash with a rolling pin until they are 5mm thick. … 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

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

Hungry Healthy Happy’s oven baked Welsh Lamb chops

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Hungry Health Happy   Put the lamb chops, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice and zest and the salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well so that the lamb is coated. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200˚C / 180˚C … 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

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

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

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

Rocket & Squash’s leftover Welsh Lamb, leeks and chickpeas

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Rocket & Squash. If you have leftovers from Rocket & Squash’s Welsh Lamb with leeks and chickpeas recipe, Edward suggests turning the leftovers into this delicious hummus dish.   Warm the chickpeas and leeks (and any lamb juices/fat leftover) in a saucepan with half their weight in water. Gently heat so that … 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

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

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 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

Welsh Lamb leg steaks with mint chimichurri

By Amelia

Take the leg steaks out of the fridge and allow to reach room temperature. To make the chimichurri, place everything in a food processor and whizz up leaving the texture fairly coarse. Add a little extra oil if required. If making by hand, finely chop everything and mix together. Heat a griddle pan or frying … 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 Lamb with laverbread herb sauce

By Amelia

Recipe courtesy of Food & Drink Wales.   Preheat the oven to 200˚C / 180˚C fan / Gas 6. Score the fat on the lamb and season well. Sear the lamb in a hot non-stick pan until golden and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the lamb from the oven and allow to … 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

Spiced Welsh Lamb loin with dahl

By Amelia

Mix together the seeds and black pepper and spread on a plate. Roll the lamb loin in the spices and leave to stand while you make the dahl. Place the lentils in a saucepan, cover with water (to approximately 4cm above the lentils), bring to the boil and simmer gently. Add the turmeric and butter, … Continued

Welsh Lamb cutlets with ginger and lime butter

By Amelia

Take the lamb cutlets and cook under a preheated grill or on a hot barbecue for 8-12 minutes. Meanwhile make the butter: mix together the softened butter with zest of lime and juice, and finely chopped stem ginger. Place a spoonful of butter onto the lamb cutlets and allow to melt slightly before serving. Serve … 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 tikka wraps

By Amelia

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan or wok. Add the lamb strips, aubergine, onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring until the meat is browned, about 6 minutes. Add the curry paste and the mango chutney, stir and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the tomato and coriander. Spoon the mixture into the middle … 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

Welsh Lamb mini rumps harissa tray bake

By Amelia

Heat the oven to 190°C / 170°C fan / Gas 5. Using a sharp knife, score a diamond pattern onto the fat on top of the rumps. Rub the harissa paste into the fat and all over the meat. In a large bowl, toss together the garlic, lemon, potatoes, onions and pepper. Add the oil … 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

Easy Welsh Lamb ramen

By Amelia

Heat the oil and sesame oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and fry gently for a few minutes. Add the soy sauce, mirin, black pepper and stock and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer gently over a low heat. Cook the noodles as instructed on the packet. … Continued

Welsh Lamb chops with sticky BBQ sauce

By Amelia

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. Place the lamb chops in a large ovenproof roasting pan. Mix together the fruit juice, ketchups, mustard and five-spice. Pour over the chops, turning them over to thoroughly coat. Place in the oven. After 20 minutes, remove the roasting pan from the oven and … Continued

Welsh Lamb and vegetable broth

By Amelia

Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the lamb cubes and brown them off. Add the vegetable stock, the new potatoes, garlic, and carrots. Simmer for 30-40 minutes and then add the green beans, broad beans and fresh mint. Submerge the mint and cook for about 10 minutes, until the green beans are … 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

Hot Welsh Lamb superfood salad

By Amelia

Place the quinoa into a pan and add around 300ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and leave with the lid on for 5 minutes. Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan, add the lamb strips and brown them over a high heat … Continued

Harissa Welsh Lamb koftas

By Amelia

First place the lamb mince into a large bowl and add in the harissa paste, garlic, sundried tomatoes and seasoning. Next divide the mixture into eight portions and mould into sausage shapes. Now thread the sausage shapes onto the soaked bamboo skewers – squeeze around the skewer lightly to secure. Place the newly crafted koftas … Continued

Welsh Lamb burgers topped with rarebit

By Amelia

Put the lamb mince, seasoning, onion and mustard into a large bowl. Mix together thoroughly. Divide the mixture into four and shape into burgers. Line the grill pan with foil and place burgers under a pre-heated grill and cook for about 12 minutes until golden and cooked through. Make the Welsh rarebit: mix together the … Continued

Welsh Lamb, rocket and parmesan risotto

By Amelia

Heat olive oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and lean lamb cubes. Add the risotto rice and stir thoroughly. Add the stock and bring to the boil, season and simmer gently for approximately 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and all the liquid absorbed (you can add a little more stock … Continued

Welsh Lamb cutlets with herb and garlic sauce

By Amelia

Preheat your oven to 190˚C / 170˚C fan / Gas 5. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add the lamb cutlets, garlic and onion and cook until golden on both sides. Once the cutlets are brown, reduce the heat and cook gently for a further 4-5 minutes. Remember to keep the lid … Continued

Welsh Lamb biryani

By Amelia

Place in a bowl the tikka spice. Add to this the lamb cubes and mix together thoroughly. Cover and leave to marinate until you are ready. In a large pan heat oil, add garlic and onion, and cook until softened. Add curry powder and coat all ingredients. Cook the spice for 1-2 minutes. Add the … Continued

Welsh Lamb and feta burgers

By Amelia

In a bowl mix together the lamb mince, fresh mint, black pepper and feta, and combine together well. Shape into six medium sized burgers and cook under a preheated grill or BBQ for approximately 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Serve in toasted ciabatta rolls with a dollop of pre-made guacamole, large seasonal salad and … 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

Leg of Welsh Lamb with coconut, chilli and coriander

By Amelia

Remove strings and flatten out the lamb, then place into a shallow dish and add the marinade ingredients. Thoroughly combine, cover and place in fridge for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and thread metal skewers crisscrossing through the meat to keep flat. Cook on a lidded or covered barbecue – place flat onto the … Continued


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