I was raised on home cooked meals and I wanted that for my family too!
We have always eaten home-raised meat just to know what is in the meat we are eating!
Lamb is just like any other meat that can be used for many recipies! It has a delicious flavor and it very versatile to use along with being very healthy for you Some times I just salt it and cook it just like beef or chicken without any spices.
These recipies are not too involved -- basically because I don't have the time to cook recipies that take a large amount of time! We are just too busy & I know that your are too!
I hope you enjoy the following Recipies but most of all, the time spent with your family while you are cooking! Get those kiddos involved to make it a family affair!
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Lamb Feta burgers with Cucumber Sauce
These burgers can be made ahead of time to have ready for dinner or
a cookout! So easy and tasty!
Ingredients:
1 lb. Lamb Burger 1 cucumber peeled, grated and squeezed very dry
1/2 c Feta cheese 3/4 c sour cream
3/4 t dried oregano 1 T fresh mint leave
1/2 t natural salt 1 T red or rice wine vinegar
1/2 t black pepper 4 large onion slices
4 small pita breads 4 large tomato slices
Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle feta, oregano, salt and pepper over meat;
stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 portions. Flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate.
Mix cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
Grill burgers, covered, 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, on a preheated grill, for medium-well burgers.
Heat the pita breads until warm, cut in half.
Spoon a teaspoon of sauce onto one side of the pita bread, add the burger, top will more sauce, onion, and tomato.
Sausage Burritos
This is a great weekend breakfast recipe that is easy and fun to make. Use the left-over sausage mix for a fantastic dip!
Ingredients:
1 lb. Hot Italian Lamb Sausage
1 8oz block of cream cheese
1/2-3/4 c sharp cheddar cheese
1 c of your favorite salsa
1 20 oz. bag of Hash Browns
6 farm fresh eggs
Flour 10" Burrito Size Tortillas
Directions:
Brown the Hot Italian Lamb Sausage - after browning drain any grease.
Add cream cheese and salsa to sausage.
Heat this mixture until the cream cheese is softened and then add the cheddar cheese.
Mix all ingredients together well and set aside.
Cook the Hash Browns according to directions on the package and set aside.
Scramble the 6 farm fresh eggs your favorite way and set aside.
Fill each tortilla from each dish.
Lamb Loin Chops with Green Bean & Potato Salad
This is a simple easy dinner that is Gluten Free!
Ingredients:
½ cup fat free plain greek yogurt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 lb green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half
2 lbs small red new potatoes, larger ones cut in half
2.5 lbs lamb loin chops
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Directions:
For Potato Green Bean Salad
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, dill, chives, salt, pepper, and cherry tomatoes; set aside.
In a large saucepan bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and add to bowl with dressing.
Add potatoes to already simmering water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain potatoes and add to bowl. Toss to coat.
For the lamb chops
Combine garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place lamb chops on large tray and rub garlic oil mixture all over lamb loin chop; set aside while grill heats.
On a gas grill, turn all burners to high, close lid and heat until grates are hot, about 15 minutes. Scrape grates clean.
Grill lamb chops about 6 minutes per side or until cooked to 145 for medium rare.
Remove to clean plate and let rest 5 minutes.
Toss potato salad again and serve with lamb chops.
This is a delicious recipe taken from Nourish with Lamb website.
Herb Roast Leg of Lamb
An herb rub makes this leg of lamb so good!
Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 t natural salt
1 t black pepper
1/2 t ground ginger
1/2 t ground dried thyme
1/2 t dried sage
1/2 t dried marjoram
1 T soy-sauce
1 T vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
2 lbs leg of lamb
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
Mix garlic, salt, pepper, ginger, thyme, sage, add marjoram in a bowl.
Stir soy sauce and vegetable oil into the garlic mixture until loosely paste-like; add the bay leaf.
Cut slits into the lamb on all sides. Rub herb mixture over entire surface of lamb, massaging it into the slits. Put lamb in a roasting pan.
Roast lamb until browned on the outside and red in the center, about 50 minutes for rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F.
Cover lamb loosely with aluminum foil and cool about 20 minutes before carving.
This delicious recipe is taken from Allrecipies.com