These Greek Lamb Recipes Are a True Taste of Greece

Greek cuisine is famous for its flavorsome lamb dishes. Here are some of our favorite Greek-inspired lamb recipes, featuring lamb souvlaki kabobs, Greek meatballs, a succulent orange roast lamb, and more. Bring the flavors of Greece to your dinner table and see which one of these recipes will become your go-to Greek lamb recipe!

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Greek Lamb Stew

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A hearty and warming one-pot lamb stew, packed with green beans and Greek flavors including garlic, lemon, tomatoes, and oregano. Cooked until tender and falling apart, this lamb dish is perfect for a springtime meal served with orzo and a salad.

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Greek Orange Roast Lamb

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A leg of lamb is roasted with mustard, garlic, oregano, and fresh orange juice for a traditional Greek winter dish and an aromatic treat! The potatoes are cooked alongside the roast to absorb all the flavors. Serve with seasonal vegetables for a super easy, yet incredibly delicious dish.

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Roasted Eggplant Pastitsio

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Pastitsio, sometimes referred to as Greek lasagna, is a layered casserole of macaroni pasta and cinnamon-seasoned ground lamb that's topped with a thick creamy sauce. It does require a bit of effort but your guests will thank you! Make the meat sauce the day before if you're short on time.

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Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

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Wonderful Greek pan fried meatballs made with ground lamb seasoned with garlic and dried mint. Best served warm with creamy tzatziki sauce or in a pita bread sandwich with freshly made tomato sauce.

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Chef John's Lamb Moussaka Burger

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Chef John created this lamb burger after he fell in love with the Greek ground lamb and eggplant casserole called moussaka. "Really good," says reviewer caquilter. "I was hungry for lamb and I love moussaka so this fit the bill perfectly!"

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Greek Lamb and Orzo

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This flavor-packed, stove top Greek dish takes no time to prepare and is ready in 30 minutes. It's made with ground lamb, garlic, tomatoes, and orzo pasta. "Great and easy," says reviewer Kaye Cook Scott. "I sprinkled some feta cheese crumbles on top for a little zing."

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Lamb Souvlaki

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Cubes of lamb are marinated in a Greek lemon-garlic and oregano vinaigrette, then threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Try threading the lamb onto long rosemary sprigs for added flavor. Serve with a Greek salad and pita bread for a filling main dish or with a tzatziki sauce for a delicious appetizer.

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Grilled Lamb Shoulder Steaks

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Lamb steaks are cooked to perfection on an outdoor grill then flavored with a combination of quintessential Greek ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh oregano. Try to find Greek oregano for the most authentic flavor. Serve with a Greek salad and rice.

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LIZZY217's Lamb Gyros

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This gyro recipe uses marinated lamb shoulder that is arranged on skewers and broiled. Stuff slices of lamb into pita breads and top with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and homemade tzatziki sauce for incredibly tasty Greek gyros.

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Lamb and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

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Traditionally, Greek dolmas are served as appetizers or as part of a meze with drinks. This version uses ground lamb, which makes them filling enough for a main dish. "I usually have dolmas with just rice and they are pretty okay," says home cook Seth Kolloen. "But with lamb? Unbelievable!"

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Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Sandwich

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These Greek-inspired sandwiches call for ground lamb topped with feta, tomato, and shredded lettuce and dressed with a tahini and Greek yogurt sauce. The adobo seasoning adds a unique (if not exactly Greek!) twist.

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Lamb Feta Peppers

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It's hard to beat the savory flavor combination of lamb and feta cheese in these Greek stuffed peppers. "I have made stuffed peppers plenty of times and I have been unimpressed," says home cook SARAHLAROSE. "Using lamb changes the whole story, and I will only stuff green peppers with lamb from now on!"

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Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

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A leg of lamb is smothered with a paste made from mashed tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, and lemon juice, then slow-roasted for hours until extremely tender. Serve thin slices of the lamb with a creamy feta and orzo side dish for a memorable Greek feast!

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These Greek Lamb Recipes Are a True Taste of Greece

Greek Lamb Stew

Greek Orange Roast Lamb

Roasted Eggplant Pastitsio

Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

Chef John's Lamb Moussaka Burger

Greek Lamb and Orzo

Lamb Souvlaki

Grilled Lamb Shoulder Steaks

LIZZY217's Lamb Gyros

Lamb and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Sandwich

Lamb Feta Peppers

Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

More Favorite Greek Recipes

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These Greek Lamb Recipes Are a True Taste of Greece

Greek Lamb Stew

Greek Orange Roast Lamb

Roasted Eggplant Pastitsio

Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

Chef John's Lamb Moussaka Burger

Greek Lamb and Orzo

Lamb Souvlaki

Grilled Lamb Shoulder Steaks

LIZZY217's Lamb Gyros

Lamb and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Sandwich

Lamb Feta Peppers

Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

More Favorite Greek Recipes

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