Lamb Braising Recipes

Featuring seasonal Purple Sprouting Broccoli alongside Lamb and Carrots. The Suet Pudding adds further appeal to this delicious dish.

This warming Cobbler is impossible to resist on a Winter's day, but is so delicious you'll be cooking it up all year round

The Hairy Bikers slow-cooked classic Lancashire Hot Pot is perfect for a hearty, family meal

Get your mates round and cook up this simple Biryani, team it with a few Indian side dishes and you've got a party. Freezable. Easily doubled/halved.

Shopping for dinner doesn't have to be a chore, this five ingredient dish will have you in and out in no time, so there's more time to relax at home

This warming Stew is spiced with Cinnamon and Cumin, and sweetened with Apricots and Dates - perfect with fluffy Couscous. Freezable, Gluten Free

Spicy Lamb Tagine is a real crowd pleaser. It serves six so is great for feeding the family or a group of friends, or you can freeze it in smaller batches so that it'll do several nights.

Many people shy away from cooking Sweetbreads, but Guiseppe D'Aquino cleverly turns them into a gloriously golden Ricotta Croquette that adds perfect crunch to his Lamb Rack.

Thanks to a breadcrumb coating made with Parsley, Mint, Rosemary and Garlic, this roast joint is a cut above the rest

Try something different with Roast Lamb and make this Sunday centrepiece cooked in Hay - it adds a sweet smoky flavour. Just make sure it's free of pesticides

Slow cooked, melt-in-the-mouth meat that needs 7 hours in the oven but little more than 7 minutes work for the chef. Freezable

This recipe for Leg of Lamb cooked with Potatoes is a really easy way to feed a big family for Sunday lunch. The Potatoes are cooked with the Lamb, meaning a lot less time in the kitchen prepping.

The best roast Lamb to share with the family. Spring veg goes so well with New Season Lamb. Peas and Broad Beans. Frozen will work just as well though. Make your own Mint Sauce too, it's quick and easy as well as being the best accompaniment to the Lamb.

Delicious Moroccan style Tagine for when you have time to spend in the kitchen. Lamb cubes with aromatic spices slow cooked and garnished with Pomegranates.

Hearty Casserole with Lamb cubes and Indian spices. Garnish with some freshly chopped Coriander and serve the Casserole with Mango Chutney, Chapattis, Naan bread or Rice.

This one-pot roast is simplicity itself - cooking the Shoulder slowly means the meat will melt away from the bone. Mary Berry does it again!

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze.

Forget about carving this easy, slow cooked Pot Roast - just pull the fragrant tender Lamb from the bone, rustic style!

This meltingly tender Shoulder of Lamb can be cooked in stages over a few days - serve as the centrepiece for an Indian feast for friends

Entertaining doesn't have to equal stress, this spruced up One-Pot is perfect for people with little time for preparation. Freezable

This slow cooked Lamb Shoulder with creamy mashed Potato makes a wonderful dinner. Slowly braising the Lamb Shoulder in a rich sauce draws out the meats full, immense flavour

For Raymond Blanc, this dish is a perfect example of good home cooking. A minimum investment of time and effort for a maximum Lamb experience, he says.

These Gluten-free, slow-cooked Lamb Tortillas are great for a feast between friends. It's easy to make and everyone can get stuck in and make their own.

Alex Mackays spiced roast n braise Lamb Shoulder recipe is truly spectacular and deserves its place on any dinner party table, or as a Sunday roast main. In his own words: My roast n braise technique captures the flavour of a roast with the melting richness of a slow braise. I serve it with gravy-soaked freekeh and soft, savoury onions that get drunk on the lambs flavour and become as good as the meat itself.

Slow and low - melting, simple and moreish - Tom Kerridge at his best. This is a great dish to cook when you have guests for Sunday lunch just stick it in the oven and forget about it.

Rich with Spices, aromatic Apricots and preserved lemons, this Moroccan-style Lamb recipe from Bryan Webb produces a bona-fide winter warmer.

Lamb delights - made to be shared with family or friends Great served pulled on Flatbreads with Houmous, Salad, Greek style Yogurt and Pomegranate Seeds.

This Spring Lamb recipe is one of our favourite show-stoppers. The richness of the Boulangère Potatoes works wonders with the Anchovy-buttered Lamb. Perfect for an easy weekend slow cook

Lamb Shanks are good value, and as each one is a portion, serving is a cinch. You can braise the Shanks up to two days ahead. Freeze for up to one month

Meltingly tender and full of classic Asian flavours, these Lamb Shanks are perfect for freezing. Easily halved

Slow cooking meat makes it melt-in-the-mouth tender. This simple Lamb Shank recipe can also be made in a slow cooker.

Gordon Ramsays Lamb Shank Cassoulet recipe is the kind of dish hed serve at home - its the perfect winter warmer.

Perfect winter comfort food, when slow-cooked, Lamb Shanks take on the flavours around them and provide beautifully tender, melt-in-the-mouth meat.

Shepherds Pie with Lamb is the ultimate Irish comfort food.

Cook the Lamb Shanks until theyre just falling apart, and they develop the most amazing flavours. Whatever you do, do NOT skip the Mint Oil or Spring Onions - its like switching on a light, and just that simple little touch makes the whole dish sing

A classic way to prepare Shanks, these are slow cooked in a deeply flavoured Red Wine Sauce until they are meltingly tender. You can't taste the Red Wine at the end, it completely transforms into a rich Sauce. Make this in the oven, on your stove or even in a slow cooker - instructions provided for all!

In this recipe, the Lamb is braised in Moroccan Spices until it is fall off the bone tender and is paired with a flavourful Herb Salad for an impressive entrée fit for a dinner party. The Spices in this braise are a version of the common Moroccan Spice combination, Ras al Hanout - a warm combination of Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Cinnamon, Allspice and Cayenne. Serve this Lamb on its own or paired with Couscous.

Lamb Breast is a great make-ahead dinner where slow-cooking turns a cheap Cut of Meat into a luxury.

Breast of Lamb is a forgotten cut, which means it's great value, as well as deliciously tender when slow-cooked

Lamb Breast is a great make-ahead dinner where slow-cooking turns a Thrifty cut of meat into a luxury

A great way to try Lamb Neck - which is often underrated. Lamb Neck has a richer flavour than Lamb Shanks, allowing it to stand up better to slow cooking in this simple, hearty dish.

Roll this great value Cut of Lamb with Mustard and Herbs then bake until soft and tender so it falls apart into the White Wine Onion Gravy

Neck of Lamb is a cheaper cut of meat, but no less delicious if cooked long and slow with plenty of seasoning.

This slow-cooked, Oriental style Stew is delicious in its own right, but its even more so when served with steamed Rice and Pak Choi.

A bowl of fragrant, peppery Basque Lamb Stew will hit the spot on a cold day. This punchy Stew is made with Lamb Neck Chops, Smoked Paprika and Espelette Pepper.

Inexpensive Cuts of Meat, like Lambs Neck, are best when braised low and slow. With a little love and coaxing, you can transform it into the most flavourful, buttery, and fork-tender piece of Meat.

Lamb Necks, an underappreciated Cut, are fantastic when braised, such as in this homey Stew from Boston chef Tony Maws. The Meat gets succulent and tender as it cooks in the slightly sweet braising liquid flavoured with White Wine and fresh Herbs, while the Neck Bones, in turn, intensify and flavour the broth.

These are made similar to Osso Bucco - the long, slow cooking needed for tender Meat. Its worth it.

Angela Hartnett keeps fuss to a minimum with her easy slow-cooked Lamb Ragout. Just fry everything off in a pan before leaving to simmer for 2 hours until tender.

Think of Lamb Neck as a mini Oxtail: Once braised, the Meat just falls of the bone. Not only is this a delicious off-cut, but it's an inexpensive option, making it a great alternative to Beef Short Ribs or Lamb Shoulder for a dinner party menu. In this recipe Lamb is braised in Red Wine before getting tossed with Olives and Tomatoes

A Moroccan mainstay, this slow-cooked Casserole is flavoured with Coriander and Ras-el-Hanout spices. Freezable

Store cupboard spices along with puréed Onions, Garlic and Ginger create an authentic flavour in this tender Lamb Curry that's rich in iron and 2 of your 5-a-day. Gluten-free

Tavë kosi is a national dish in Albania. Lamb with Rice and Yoghurt doesnt immediately appeal, but it turned out to be very good indeed, the same sort of dish as Moussaka - Rick Stein

This succulent and super healthy one-pot is guaranteed to satisfy a crowd - save time and make it up to two days ahead. Freezable. Healthy. Dairy-free

For Asian dishes like this low-calorie Lamb recipe, which use a lot of spices, choose supermarket own brands, rather than premium names - it's a great way to make savings.

A warming one-pot with a Moroccan feel, perfect served with Couscous. Freezable.

Simple yet rewarding, Geoffrey Smeddle's lovely Lamb Ragout recipe will quickly become a family favourite. Served over Pasta, it makes a meaty and hearty dish with plenty of flavour.

If you're looking for a comforting family Curry, this simple Lamb dish with Spinach takes just 15 minutes to prep and is sure to go down a treat

Indian-flavoured Lamb Meatballs are cooked in a wonderfully spicy sauce. If you dont finish it all in one sitting, this tastes great re-heated the next day.

A satisfying supper and healthy favourite

Lamb Mince, Spices, Apricots, Onions, Garlic, Cinnamon, Chopped Tomatoes, Lamb Stock, freshly chopped Coriander and Honey. Great served with steamed Couscous, Rice or even Pasta!

This Lamb Meatballs recipe is served with a Black Bean and Tomato Sauce inspired by Brazilian Feijoada. Serve with simple steamed Rice or some Bread to mop up all those lovely juices.

If you love spicy, aromatic dishes like Tagine, this one-pot will become an instant favourite - it uses lean Lamb Mince but Beef also works

Make these little Lamb Meatballs, cook in a rich Tomato Sauce and serve with buttery Coriander and Parsley Couscous for an easy family dinner.

All the flavours of roast Lamb, baked into a hearty Stew. Serve over buttered Cous Cous for the ultimate winter warmer.

The ultimate comfort dish gets a super healthy makeover. Freezable

Make the most of inexpensive cuts of Beef for this Steak and Kidney Pie recipe - meltingly tender after long slow cooking.

This goes very well with some Basmati Rice cooked with Onion, or else with some very creamy mashed Potato - Delia Smith

I first had these served al fresco on a flowery terrace in Tuscany on a warm summer evening. They are simplicity itself, yet really fresh tasting. Lovely with a pile of lightly buttered fresh Noodles and a Salad.

The Hairy Bikers slow-cooked classic Lancashire Hot Pot is perfect for a hearty, family meal

Share this delicious treat with your friends - or if preferred use as a filling for Jacket Potatoes.