GREEK LAMB RIBS

How to bake lamb ribs in the oven

Of course, the best way to cook lamb ribs is over an open fire to get a smoky flavor. But this method also works wonderfully. This is a recipe for well-cooked lamb without blood. Since our recipe is Greek, it is worth noting that in taverns, most often you are served well-done lamb.

If you are adding potatoes to the same pan as the lamb, be warned that they will not turn out as crispy as if you were baking them separately. But it’s really worth it, because they soak up all the juices and flavors of the lamb. So sacrifice the crust for extra flavor.

Ok, How to cook Lamb Ribs Greek style?

Baked Lamb Ribs in Greek Style

How to bake lamb ribs in the oven

Recipe

PREP TIME	COOK TIME	MAKES
120 minutes	45 minutes	2 servings

INGREDIENTS (serves 2)

4 big lamb ribs
4 potatoes
1 tbsp oil

For the marinade:

½ onion 80 g
7-8 cherry tomatoes
2 sprigs of rosemary
2 pinches of black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tsp whole grain mustard
⅓ tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Slice the onion into feathers. Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves.
In a In a food container, mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Spread over the ribs, mix well with your hands, cover with a lid or cling wrap and leave at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. If possible, use convection mode, with the top and bottom heating.
Wash the potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Put them in a baking dish. Add a pinch of salt and vegetable oil. Stir to distribute the oil and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
Increase the temperature to 240°C / 475°F . Add the lamb ribs with onions and tomatoes. Distribute the vegetables and meat evenly. Bake for 10 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for another 15 minutes.

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Recipe

PREP TIME	COOK TIME	MAKES
40 minutes	40 minutes	4 servings

INGREDIENTS (serves 2)

500 g (1,1 lb) ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or a mix)
1 (120 g, 4 oz) onion
1 (120 g, 4 oz) carrot
200 g (7 oz) canned diced or chopped tomatoes
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1 tsp butter
1 tsp curry spice mix
1 tsp ground paprika
¼ tsp dried garlic
Salt
Vegetable oil for frying
Ketchup for decoration

INSTRUCTIONS

Dice the onion. Grate carrots on a medium grater.
Heat 3 tbsp of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan, add onions, fry for 2-3 minutes. Then put in the carrots and cook for about 5 more minutes.
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Roll out the dough about 3-4 mm thick. Grease a baking dish with butter. Line the baking dish with part of the dough, press the edges around the perimeter of the dish with a rolling pin and trim off the excess. See the video for details.
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