How to Make Lamb Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes come close to the satisfaction of a hearty meatloaf. And if you're looking to switch things up from the traditional beef variety, then a lamb loaf may just be the perfect alternative. This recipe is a delicious and flavorful take on the classic, using ground lamb as the primary protein, and a blend of herbs and spices to create a unique and tasty dish that's sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 slices dry bread, diced
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 5 leaves fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf pan

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil.
  • Place bread and milk in a small bowl. Press bread with a fork to soak up the milk.
  • Combine lamb, egg, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, coriander, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add soaked bread; discard the leftover milk. Mix with hands until well combined. Transfer meatloaf to the prepared pan.
  • Combine tomato sauce and mint; spread evenly over the meatloaf. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    409 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 735mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 431mg