35 Best Ground Lamb Recipes

Felicia Lim

March 9, 2023 at 10:57 AM·9 min read

Big on flavor, easy on the pocket, add these ground lamb recipes to your menu.

If you're tired of ground beef, ground pork or ground chicken, ground lamb is definitely a good alternative that adds a whole punch of flavor without breaking the bank.

While definitely not as commonly used as its beef, pork or chicken counterparts, ground lamb is stronger in taste and if you're not accustomed to eating lamb, it may take some acquired taste.

However, once you've gotten used to the delicious taste of lamb, you'll want to keep ground lamb on hand because it's so incredibly versatile and can be used in a huge range of recipes.

What to Do With Ground Lamb

You can use ground lamb in the same way you would use other types of ground meat.

This means you can make meatballs, burger patties, ragu, kebabs or even Shepherd's Pie. Simply substitute the other types of ground meat with ground lamb and you're good to go!

How to Cook Ground Lamb

To make sure ground lamb is properly cooked, you have to cook until it reaches 160F. This will ensure the minced lamb is cooked throughout, and that you won't have an upset stomach after eating!

Best Ground Lamb Recipes

If you're wondering, what are some recipes for ground lamb? Here we go!

From ground lamb Indian recipes such as biryani with ground lamb and peas, to Mediterranean recipes such as feta lamb sliders and Mediterranean lamb bowls, to Greek ground lamb recipes like Greek lamb gyros and Greek lamb meatballs, there are endless meals to produce with minced lamb.

Here are 35 of the best ground lamb recipes so flavorful you'll be begging for seconds. Take a look, make sure you save your favorites and let's get cooking!