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Lamb Tagine With Lemon and Olives

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads 3 […]

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Lemon & Oregano Lamb Chops

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist Freshly grated zest of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided Freshly ground pepper to taste 8 lamb loin chops (1 1/2-1 3/4 pounds total), trimmed 1/4 cup tahini (see Tip) ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style ¼ cup diced seeded cucumber, […]

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Lamb Tibs

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ¼ pounds boneless lamb leg, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil 2 teaspoons butter ½ medium onion, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 ½ teaspoons […]

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Beef and Lamb Kofta Lettuce Wraps 9

We love the distinct savoriness ground lamb brings to these crunchy wraps, but you can go all ground sirloin for a version that still delivers loads of flavor. Ingredients 1 (1-ounce) slice whole-grain bread, torn into pieces 8 ounces ground sirloin 6 ounces lean ground lamb 5 tablespoons grated red onion, divided 2 tablespoons chopped […]

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Seared Lamb with Balsamic Sauce 16

Get a healthy taste of the Mediterranean when you serve these hearty sweet-savory chops over rice pilaf. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup finely chopped red onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/3 cup […]

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Indian-Spiced Lentils and Lamb 19

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 ounces lean ground lamb 1 teaspoon red curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3/4 cup brown lentils 2 cups […]

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Beef-Barley Soup 9

Lamb may be used in place of beef stew meat, if desired. Use one pound of boneless lamb leg, cut into one-inch pieces. Ingredients Cooking spray 2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 cups chopped leek (about 4 medium) 2 cups chopped carrot 4 garlic cloves, […]

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Indian-Spiced Lentils and Lamb 19

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 ounces lean ground lamb 1 teaspoon red curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3/4 cup brown lentils 2 cups […]

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Coriander-Thyme Lamb Chops with Yogurt Sauce 9

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, divided 4 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon honey Dash of ground red pepper 1 (7-ounce) container plain […]

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Lamb Fajitas with Cucumber-Dill Sauce

The inspiration for these fajitas is the gyro, the Greek lamb-filled pita sandwich. Make the sauce first so it can chill while the lamb marinates. Ingredients 3/4 pound lean boneless leg of lamb 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas […]