When it comes to cooking lamb; lamb shoulder chops are one of my favorite cuts of meat to prepare. These slow roasted lamb chops are juicy and flavorful, and ridiculously easy to prepare!
Slow roasting the lamb in the oven is one of my favorite ways to cook these shoulders because on low and slow the lamb soaks up all the flavor and becomes so juicy. The shoulder chops are also naturally more flavorful, and when paired with flavors like cumin & cinnamon the gamey taste lamb usually has isn’t as prominent.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE LAMB CHOPS
- 4 lamb shoulder chops
- onion
- butternut squash
- fresh thyme
- garlic
- cumin
- cinnamon
- allspice
- 1oregano
- 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes
- parsley
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HOW TO MAKE THESE LAMB CHOPS
To make this dish start off with sautéing some onions and butternut quash in pan. Once they have softened; remove them from the pan and sear the lamb on both sides until brown. Add a can of plum tomatoes along with the seasonings and place them in the oven to cook low and slow at 280 degrees for 1 hour.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THESE LAMB CHOPS
This is such a hearty dish that it can be eaten on its own, or served with a variety of sides! I love to have these chops with basmati rice or couscous. Another great option is mashed potatoes!
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Check out the recipe below!
Slow Roasted Lamb Chops
These slow roasted lamb chops are juicy and flavorful, and ridiculously easy to prepare!
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shoulder chops
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon all spice
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 can of whole plum tomatoes
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and butternut squash to the pot and cook until they soften; about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add some more olive oil to the pan, and add the lamb chops to the pan. Sear each side for 5 minutes, until brown. Remove from the pan an set aside. To the same pan add the tomatoes, thyme, parsley, and all the seasonings. Stir together and add the sautéed onions and squash as well as the lamb; back to the pan.
- Place in the oven at 280 degrees, and allow to cook for 1 hour; checking periodically. Serve immediately with your choice of sides (rice, couscous, and mashed potatoes).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 8g
Nancy
September 22, 2022Wow what a delicious and good looking lamb recipe. Pinned for later
Nim
January 20, 2024Nice recipe and very tasty – cumin and cinnamon work very well with lamb. Just a few minor comments:
-The steps don’t note when to add the garlic, unless you included it under seasonings (which it technically isn’t, but whatever). Since it’s chopped and not minced, I put it in after taking the lamb out so it cooks a bit in the juices before adding the tomatoes.
-Allspice already has cinnamon in it, so I think using both is a bit much. I actually didn’t have allspice, so I just added some nutmeg.
-An hour at 280 didn’t cook the squash. I took out the lamb and kept cooking the stew on low heat.
Audrey
September 22, 2022I don’t cook lamb very often, but this looks really good and like a great recipe to try out. Bookmarked this. Thanks for sharing.
Zhen
September 23, 2022These looks so good and I’ve a ton of tomatoes to use up! 🙂 Love that it has the squash to bulk it up
Helen at the lazy gastronome
September 23, 2022Absolutely wonderful dish. Lamb is so tender and the sauce is rich. Delicious.
Adrian
October 12, 2022Does one cook in the oven with a lid on? Or just an open pan….?
evseats
October 12, 2022I covered my pan with aluminum foil before putting it in the oven because I didn’t have an oven-safe lid. If you have an oven-safe lid, you can put it in the oven.
Bernice
November 9, 2022What a delicious looking recipe. I would demolish these pork chops on a chilly winter’s night with some creamy mashed potatoes, polenta, or couscous.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
November 10, 2022This looks soooo rich and flavorful! I’m sure it makes a filling and super-comforting main dish!
Jamie
November 10, 2022Such an amazing recipe that everyone will love! This dish looks absolutely delicious! It got an enticing feel to it and I totally love it!
Leslie Sawmiller
November 11, 2022This recipe is amazing! I love all the flavors in this comforting dish. This one is a keeper!
Jenny
November 11, 2022These roasted lamb chops look amazing! My husband and kids love lamb and this looks perfect for them. Can’t wait to make them.
Helene
November 12, 2022I always struggle when it comes to cooking lamb. However, this recipe is easy and turned out delicious. All the family loved it.
Amy Liu Dong
November 12, 2022Such a mouthwatering dish to make for my family today.
It looks easy and I am sure my family will love it!
Loreto and Nicoletta
November 13, 2022Dishes like this just scream comfort, deliciousness, with lots of soulfulness! The fact that it is all done in the oven slow cooked makes it super intriguing!
Kari Heron | Chef and Steward
November 13, 2022This was such an am amazing combination on flavours and textures that I had to come back and tell you how much this recipe was boss!Z
Alex
November 13, 2022I love all the flavor in these lamb chops! Definitely a keeper.
Laura Arteaga
November 14, 2022This recipe was just perfect. The addition of Butternut Squash, makes a big difference in taste and texture. Thanks a lot for such a lovely recipe!
Moop Brown
November 14, 2022These lamb chops look so tender and flavorful. The vegetables pair really well with the lamb as well.
Wendy
June 1, 2024I made this tonight. It was absolutely delicious. I used our local sweet potato, Kumara, and it softened into the sauce. Such a fantastic mix of spices. I will make it again.
Evi Aki
June 22, 2024Thanks Wendy! So glad you enjoyed it!