Instant Pot Lamb Recipes

INSTANT POT® LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and let pot heat up. Meanwhile, season pork chops with salt and pepper.
• Add oil to hot pot. Brown chops 1 to 2 minutes per side and set aside on a plate. Add onion and garlic to the drippings in the pot and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in red wine and cook, scraping bits from the bottom of the pot, until most of the alcohol has cooked off, about 5 minutes. Pour in beef consomme. Add rosemary and stir around. Return browned chops to the pot.
• Close and lock the lid. Set vent to sealing and select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer chops to a plate. Choose Saute function on the pot and bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl to create a slurry and add to the pot. Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Return chops to the pot and stir to coat.

INSTANT POT LAMB

Steps:

• Brown Lamb Shoulder in Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot using "Sauté More" function, and wait until it says "HOT". Pat dry the lamb shoulder, then season one side generously with salt and black pepper. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in the inner pot, and ensure to coat the oil over the whole bottom of the pot. Carefully place the seasoned side of lamb in Instant Pot. Generously season the other side with salt and black pepper. Brown one side of the lamb shoulder for 5 minutes before flipping it over, then brown the other side for 5 minutes.
• Saute Onion and Garlic: Remove & set aside the browned lamb shoulder. Add sliced onions in Instant Pot, and saute for 3 minutes. Add in crushed garlic, 2 tsp (6g) ground cumin, ½ tsp (1g) ground fennel, 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste, 3 bay leaves, 2 tsp (2.2g) dried rosemary, and 2 tsp (2g) dried thyme, and saute for another minute.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
• Pressure Cook Lamb Shoulder: Add 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce and another cup (250ml) of unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot, then give it a quick mix. Add in lamb shoulder (skin side up), then sprinkle some salt on the skin. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position.For Tender with a Bite: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 1 hour and 45 minutes, then 15 minutes Natural Release. ORFor Super Tender: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 2 hours and 15 minutes, then 15 minutes Natural Release.Remove the lid carefully.
• Optional - Pressure Cook Carrots & Potatoes: Place the lamb shoulder on a serving plate. Cut the carrots & potatoes into chunks, then add them in the Instant Pot. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes, then Quick Release. Remove the lid carefully. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt (roughly 1 - 2 pinches of salt).
• Season & Thicken Gravy: Bring the tasty lamb gravy to a simmer with the "Saute More" function. Thicken gravy by mixing 3 tbsp (45g) cornstarch and 4 tbsp (60ml) cold water together, then stir the mixture into the lamb gravy one third at a time until desired thickness. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt if necessary (roughly 1 - 2 large pinches of salt).
• Serve: Drizzle the yummy gravy all over the lamb shoulder, then serve! Enjoy~

INSTANT POT MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot on and set it to the Sauté function. Heat the butter or oil and saute the onions for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the lamb, garlic, salt and all the spices and saute for 5 more minutes until fragrant. Add the vinegar, tomato paste, honey, stock, chickpeas and raisins and stir until combined.
• Cover and set the Instant Pot (or pressure cooker) to pressure cook setting for 50 minutes on normal/high. Naturally release.
• Let the pressure release and give a stir. The lamb will be tender and break apart easily. If you prefer it less juicy, return to saute function and cook off some of the liquid. ( Note that it will thicken a bit as it sits)
• Serve over quinoa, rice or cous cous with some fresh cilantro or parsley.
• The leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.

LAMB ROAST IN THE INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot on to sautee and allow to heat. When it shows "HOT", add the oil.
• While Instant Pot is heating, carefully cut small slits all over the lamb roast. Press a garlic clove into each cut and push in.
• Cover the roast with the salt, pepper, and rosemary.
• Place fat side down first, and sear each side of the lamb roast 5 minutes. Remove from Instant Pot and add the trivet.
• Pour in broth, and add lamb roast back in, placing on trivet. Cover Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to "seal".
• Push the button for manual, and set for 10 minutes per pound for medium rare. For bone in, allow for 15 minutes per pound for medium rare. Allow pressure to release naturally.
• Remove from Instant Pot, and allow to finish resting off the heat for an additional 5 minutes before slicing.

INSTANT POT BRAISED LAMB WITH WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Pour 2 Tbsp. oil into Instant Pot and heat on Sauté setting on high until shimmering. Season lamb chops on all sides with pepper and 1 1/2 tsp. salt. Working in two batches, cook lamb in Instant Pot until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Add onion and garlic to hot oil in pot and cook, still on high Sauté setting and stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in wine and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, until wine is slightly reduced and steam no longer smells boozy, 2-3 minutes. Pour in 2 cups hot water. Nestle chops and rosemary sprigs into pot, arranging in an even layer. Turn off Sauté setting. Lock on lid and cook at high pressure 20 minutes, then release pressure manually.
• Transfer lamb to a large bowl; discard rosemary stems. Return heat to high Sauté setting and reduce braising liquid slightly while you shred lamb into bite-size pieces; remove and discard bones. Stir lamb and beans back into liquid in pot, then turn off heat. Add spinach and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and stir until spinach is just wilted. Stir in lemon juice.
• Divide lamb mixture among bowls. Drizzle with oil and serve with lemon wedges and bread alongside (if using).

INSTANT POT® IRISH LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Toss lamb in flour to coat.
• Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to the Saute function. Add lamb to the hot oil and brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Pour broth into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Stir in carrots, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, salt, Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, tomato paste, mint, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Hit Cancel.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Switch to the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Garnish servings with fresh parsley and season with pepper.