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    Stuffed Rack of Lamb – Restaurant Style Cooking at Home

    Published: Feb 17, 2020 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Restaurant Style Deliciousness just got easier with my Stuffed Rack of Lamb!

    overhead view of stuffed and roasted rack of lamb  with sauce on a white plate

    If you’re looking for a show-stopper for your next dinner party, or for an extra special dinner at home, my Stuffed Rack of Lamb is exactly what you’re looking for.

    What Ingredients do You Need to Make a Stuffed Rack of Lamb?

    ingredients to make stuffed rack of lamb on a cutting board

    Let’s get our ingredients ready (aka mise en place). Lamb racks come two to a cryovac pack, so keep that in mind when purchasing them.

    You’ll find lamb is very expensive at your local grocer, but big box stores like Sam’s Club usually have them at a much better price, and I’ve found the quality of their lamb to be excellent.

    You’ll also find that New Zealand lamb is smaller than the American variety and fairly mild in flavor.

    What can I stuff a rack of lamb with?

    When stuffing a rack of lamb you can be as creative or simple as you desire. Changing the ingredients to include what you enjoy is the key to enjoying your time in the kitchen. If you like what you’re eating, you’re going to be happier creating delicious dishes in your own kitchen.

    • Bread and herb stuffing
    • Bread, herb and ground lamb (or pork sausage)
    • Bread, herb and bitter greens
    • Bread, herb apples (or pears), pecan and goat cheese (optional)

    As you can see the options can be as creative as you like. The two common ingredients in all of the stuffings are bread and herbs and that is to give the stuffing substance to hold together and give the finished product eye appeal.

    You can also simply roast the rack coating it with either oil or dijon mustard and your favorite seasonings.

    overhead shot of an uncooked stuffed rack of lamb on a white plate

    Once your ingredients are combined all the hard work is done and your stuffed rack of lamb is ready to roast. It really is that simple.

    overhead shot of a roasted stuffed rack of lamb with sauce under one end on a white plate

    How do you make a restaurant-style rack of lamb?

    The only thing you have left to do to make this an over the top meal is to make a demi-glace for the lamb. It’s simply a stovetop reduction that will produce delicious results faster and easier than you thought possible!

    Restaurant-style dishes are easier to make than you might think. Following a few simple rules and learning the techniques used by professional chefs will open up a whole new world of cooking to you. After all, it’s not rocket science it’s simply about the ingredients you use and the way you prepare them. 

    side view of stuffed roasted rack of lamb with a demi glace on a white plate

    Can I Cut the Rack of Lamb into smaller portions?

    Yes, you can. Prior to stuffing the rack of lamb, you can cut the rack in half or into 2 or 3 bone segments. Then stuff the segments and roast. The smaller racks will take less time to cook, so remember to keep an eye on them. You may need to reduce the cooking time by 30-40 percent.

    I absolutely love my Meater Plus | Smart Meat Thermometer It takes all the guesswork out of cooking meats in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker.

    If you enjoyed this recipe you might also like these recipes:

    • Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb
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    Stuffed Rack of Lamb

    Cook up deliciousness just like your favorite restaurant my with my stuffed rack of lamb.  It’s easy to make and will definitely be a show stopper!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 1165kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 lamb racks at room temperature
    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • 2 tablespoons scallions chopped (shallots make a nice substitute)
    • 1 clove garlic chopped
    • 1 cup bleu cheese cheese
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • ½ cup grape tomatoes cut in half or roasted red peppers
    • Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
    • 1 tbsp Montreal Seasoning or cracked black pepper and coarse sea salt

    Demi-Glace

    • 1 teaspoon chopped shallot
    • ½ cup red wine
    • ½ cup beef stock
    • 1 teaspoon butter rolled in flour beurre manie
    • lamb fat from roasting pan
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    Instructions

    • Clean some of the fat and silver skin from lamb. Season with sea salt and black pepper. (lamb should be at room temperature before roasting)
    • Place lamb meat side down in hot saute pan and allow the meat to sear well, then turn it over and sear the other side. Set aside until ready to stuff
    • Saute spinach until it starts to wilt, then add the tomato halves and continue to saute for a minute, then add the chopped scallions and garlic and saute for another minute.
    • Remove the spinach mixture from the heat and allow to cool.
    • After the spinach mixture has cooled down a bit, place the mixture in a strainer and squeeze out as much of the liquid as possible in the strainer.
    • Place the spinach mixture into a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, cheese, and egg. Mix well and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
    • Take half the mixture and place it in the little gully between the high part of the lamb rack and the bones. Mound the stuffing evenly distributing on the top of the rack of lamb.
    • Repeat the process with the other rack, then season them both with a teaspoon of Montreal brand beef seasoning (or just cracked black pepper and sea salt) then sprinkle the meat with a little of the panko bread crumbs.
    • Place the Rack of lamb in a 400 degree preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Temp the lamb using a thermometer until it reads 125 degrees ( the internal temperature will rise 5-10 degrees more after removing from the oven) Allow lamb to rest 10 minutes before cutting.

    Demi-Glace

    • Place chopped shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add red wine and beef stock.
    • Bring mixture to a boil and allow to reduce by 50%.
    • Add butter rolled in flour to thicken the sauce, continue simmering on low for about 20 minutes or until reduced by half again.
    • The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. You want to the sauce to be thick enough to remain stationary on the plate, it should not be watery.
    • Add any lamb fat that was in the roasting pan to the sauce to kick up the flavor a little more.
    • Add sauce to plate, starting in a corner of the plate so you can see some of the sauce, then position the stuffed rack in the center of the plate and serve.
    • You can easily serve a half a rack per person with a seafood item for a surf and turf dinner!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1165kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 824mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1940IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 5.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jennifer Banz

      February 24, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      I always learn something new from your recipes, Dennis! This is a fabulous rack of lamb!

      Reply
    2. Natalie

      February 24, 2020 at 6:27 am

      5 stars
      I love lamb meat. But I’m always clueless how to prepare it. This is such an easy but so delicious way to prepare lamb. Now I can’t wait for weekend to make this for me and my family. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Jo

      February 24, 2020 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      This is luxurious food! That rack of lamb looks sensational! Would be a definite show stopper

      Reply
    4. GUNJAN C Dudani

      February 23, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so inviting. My brother would have loved this recipe. I am bookmarking for him since he is travelling. Once he is back this one is up on our to do list.

      Reply
    5. Paige

      February 21, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This just looks amazing and I’m going to bookmark it for Easter…I’ve never tried making this at home but I think you made it less intimidating!

      Reply
      • Shannon M Dunlevy

        November 07, 2021 at 2:01 am

        5 stars
        Made this last night. I used roasted red pepper, spinach, and feta, along with the panko mix. Turned out absolutely lovely! Paired it with an Austrian garlic cream soup. My husband went in to a food coma!

        Reply
    6. Veena Azmanov

      February 21, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like a festive recipe. Awesome and delicious presentation.

      Reply
    7. Shelley

      February 21, 2020 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      It’s always such fun to see what you’re cooking up – and WOW this definitely is a showstopper! So impressive, and thanks bunches for the great tip on saving money by purchasing the lamb much more affordably at places like Sam’s Club – that’s so helpful!

      Reply
    8. Amber Killmon

      February 21, 2020 at 8:35 am

      This is a very informative post! I’m sure so many people will find it helpful.

      Reply
    9. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place

      February 20, 2020 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not a big fan of lamb, to be honest. But your recipe looks yummy!

      Reply
    10. rika

      February 19, 2020 at 1:02 am

      5 stars
      My husband loves lamb! I know that my family will love this stuffed lamb recipe, looks amazing!

      Reply
    11. Swathi

      February 18, 2020 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe never thought of stuffing spinach in lamb. Looks perfect meal. I have learned one more dish from you.

      Reply
    12. Lizzie Lau

      February 18, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      This looks fantastic. I used to cook lamb for my ex husband, and I always loved the smell of it cooking, but never acquired a taste.

      Reply
    13. Megan Ellam

      February 18, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      So yum. How good is that demi-glace with the lamb. Thanks again Chef Dennis!

      Reply
    14. Rosemary

      February 18, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is talking directly to my culinary heart. I love lamb and this recipe is simple and delightful. Good tip about buying lamb at bigger stores. I’ve found the one from Costco to be very good as well. I’m going to make this very soon! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    15. Ruth I

      February 18, 2020 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      Oh, what a beautiful dish! This is perfect for a special occasion in our house.

      Reply
    16. Cathy Mini

      February 18, 2020 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      This recipe looks interesting to try. It would be a blockbuster at home, yum!

      Reply
    17. Lynndee

      February 18, 2020 at 8:34 am

      I have never tried cooking lamb before and now I have this urge to cook one pronto after seeing this. It looks so good.

      Reply
    18. Lisa Martin

      February 17, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      Wow wow wow this looks so amazing! I am for sure going to have to make this asap.

      Reply
    19. Beth

      February 17, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      My mother-in-law just got a rack of lamb and was wondering how to prepare it. I’ll have to share this recipe with her!

      Reply
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