20+ insanely delicious slow-cooked lamb recipes you'll want to make immediately
For melt-in-the mouth lamb, try one of these delicious slow cooked recipes.
From slow roasted lamb on the bone, to energy saving slow cooker meals, to flavour-packed curries and stews, there are so many ways to slow cook this delicious meat to give it a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture
Whether you’re looking for comfort, elegance, or a something simple to use up leftovers, you’ll find something truly irresistible here.
Slow roast ratatouille lamb shoulder
Make the most of the beautiful summer produce and turn your lamb shoulder into a ratatouille-esque dish. Hearty, flavoursome and very moreish.
Spring lamb tagine
Using ready-made paste in this tagine will save you lots of precious time.
Recipe: Spring Lamb Tagine
Slow Roast Lamb Kleftiko with Mint Gravy
Lamb kleftiko typically refers to a roast that’s been slowly cooked sealed in a parcel, which makes the meat beautifully tender.
Fragrant Lamb and Chickpea Stew
Spiced with cardamom, cumin, coriander and turmeric, topped with sweet pomegranate and served with homemade flatbreads. It's freezable too, so great for batch cooking.
Recipe: Fragrant Lamb and Chickpea Stew
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb Shoulder
For something a little bit different, this lamb shoulder is spiced with smoked paprika, cumin and cinnamon for a lovely Middle-Eastern feel.
Recipe: Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb Shoulder
Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu with Buttered Quinoa
Easy to prep in the morning for a hearty meal after work. This rich and hearty lamb ragu is served alongside fluffy grains of quinoa for a healthier accompaniment.
Lancashire lamb hotpot
This warming lamb stew, originating from Lancashire, is topped with slices of potato and is as comforting as it sounds.
Recipe: Lancashire Lamb Hotpot
Slow Cooked Cardamom Lamb Curry
Cooking lamb low and slow in a mild and fragrant yogurt and cardamom sauce makes it meltingly tender.
Recipe: Slow Cooked Cardamom Lamb Curry
Roast lamb with salsa verde
You don't even need a knife to serve this roast lamb - it is melt-in-the-mouth tender and served with a bright and zingy salsa verde on the side.
Recipe: Roast Lamb with Salsa Verde
Greek-inspired lamb stew
This hearty and warming stew flavoured with cinnamon is packed with slow-cooked vegetables and just the thing for a cold day.
Recipe: Greek-inspired lamb stew
Slow-cooker lamb and beetroot curry
This wonderfully vibrant and rich curry is spiked with plenty of aromatics and served with fluffy jasmine rice.
Persian-inspired Lamb Stew
This rich and warming lamb stew is full of spices and perfect to slow cook on a chilly weekend.
Recipe: Persian-inspired Lamb Stew
Slow cooked shredded lamb shoulder
This slow-cooked lamb is ideal for simple entertaining as the oven does all the work. It can even all be made a day ahead.
Slow cooker lamb tagine
This classic tagine is so easy as the slow cooker does all of the work. The ideal warming meal to have waiting for you after a long day.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine
Warm lamb salad
Don't fancy a huge roast dinner, or wondering what to do with leftover lamb? This salad is the perfect lunch or dinner option.
Recipe: Warm lamb salad
Slow cooker Irish stew
This gorgeous slow cooker lamb Irish stew is packed full of bacon, pearl barley and veggies. Serve with greens, and a pint of Guinness of course.
Recipe: Slow cooker Irish stew
Moroccan lamb stew recipe
This tasty stew is comfort food at its finest.
Recipe: Moroccan lamb stew
Orange roast leg of lamb
Buy the best-quality lamb you can afford – you’ll be rewarded in the flavour stakes.
Recipe: Orange roast leg of lamb
Slow cooker lamb curry
This slow cooker lamb rogan josh curry is the perfect midweek meal.
Recipe: Slow cooker lamb curry
Lamb orzo stew recipe
A hearty, meaty meal that will warm you up on a Winter's night.
Recipe: Lamb orzo stew
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