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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.

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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.

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Slow roast ratatouille lamb shoulder

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.

Recipe: Slow Roast Ratatouille Lamb Shoulder

2

Spring lamb tagine

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Using ready-made paste in this tagine will save you lots of precious time.

Recipe: Spring Lamb Tagine

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3

Slow Roast Lamb Kleftiko with Mint Gravy

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.

Recipe: Slow Roast Lamb Kleftiko with Mint Gravy

4

Fragrant Lamb and Chickpea Stew

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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

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Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb Shoulder

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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

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Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu with Buttered Quinoa

slow cooker lamb ragu with 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.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu with Buttered Quinoa

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7

Lancashire lamb hotpot

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This warming lamb stew, originating from Lancashire, is topped with slices of potato and is as comforting as it sounds.

Recipe: Lancashire Lamb Hotpot

8

Slow Cooked Cardamom Lamb Curry

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Cooking lamb low and slow in a mild and fragrant yogurt and cardamom sauce makes it meltingly tender.

Recipe: Slow Cooked Cardamom Lamb Curry

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9

Roast lamb with salsa verde

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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

10

Greek-inspired lamb stew

greek 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

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11

Slow-cooker lamb and beetroot curry

lamb and beetroot curry

This wonderfully vibrant and rich curry is spiked with plenty of aromatics and served with fluffy jasmine rice.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Lamb and Beetroot Curry

12

Persian-inspired Lamb Stew

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This rich and warming lamb stew is full of spices and perfect to slow cook on a chilly weekend.

Recipe: Persian-inspired Lamb Stew

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13

Slow cooked shredded lamb shoulder

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Myles New

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.

Recipe: Slow cooked shredded lamb shoulder

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Slow cooker lamb tagine

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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

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15

Warm lamb salad

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Oscar Hather

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

16

Slow cooker Irish stew

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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

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Moroccan lamb stew recipe

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This tasty stew is comfort food at its finest.

Recipe: Moroccan lamb stew

18

Orange roast leg of lamb

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Myles New

Buy the best-quality lamb you can afford – you’ll be rewarded in the flavour stakes.

Recipe: Orange roast leg of lamb

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19

Slow cooker lamb curry

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This slow cooker lamb rogan josh curry is the perfect midweek meal.

Recipe: Slow cooker lamb curry

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Lamb orzo stew recipe

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A hearty, meaty meal that will warm you up on a Winter's night.

Recipe: Lamb orzo stew

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