There’s nothing better than coming home to the smell of slow cooker lamb chops simmering away in a rich, savoury gravy.
This slow cooker lamb chops recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, hearty family dinner. The lamb slowly braises for hours until the meat becomes incredibly tender and fall-off-the-bone soft, soaking up all the flavour from the vegetables and stock.
Best of all, it’s a set-and-forget dinner. With just a little prep, your slow cooker does all the work while the lamb chops cook slowly into a delicious braised dish the whole family will love.
If you love cosy winter meals, these braised lamb chops in the slow cooker will quickly become one of your go-to recipes.
Why Lamb Chops Are Perfect for the Slow Cooker
Lamb chops are ideal for slow cooking because the low heat gently breaks down the meat’s connective tissues. Over several hours, this process turns simple cuts of lamb into incredibly tender lamb chops in the slow cooker.
As the lamb cooks, the juices combine with the vegetables, stock, and seasonings to create a rich, savoury sauce that naturally develops into a delicious gravy.
Slow cooking also helps stretch budget-friendly cuts of lamb, making this recipe a fantastic option for feeding the family without spending a fortune.
Slow Cooker Braised Lamb Chops
Tender, flavourful, and fuss-free, slow cooker braised lamb chops are comfort food done right. With minimal effort, you’ll get rich, fall-off-the-bone meat in a hearty sauce — perfect for cold nights.
4
servings22
minutes6
hours15
minutes450
kcal6
hours37
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Ingredients
6 Lamb Chops
2 Celery chopped
2 Carrots, chopped
1 Onion, chopped
1/2 cup Self-raising flour
4 cups Beef Stock
3 tbsp Canola Oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
- Rich Gravy
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp cold water
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan.
- Season chops with salt and pepper and coat lightly in flour.
- Brown chops until sealed and put in slow cooker.
- Fry vegetables for a few minutes.
- Stir the tomato paste into the vegetables in the saucepan.
- Cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavour.
- Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker with the lamb.
- Cover with stock and cook on low for six hours.
- To Make The Gravy
- Remove the lamb chops from the slow cooker and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan.
- Mix the cornflour and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat the liquid in the saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir the cornflour mixture into the hot liquid.
- Add Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Simmer while stirring until the gravy thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the gravy over the lamb chops before serving.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Braised Lamb Chops is suitable to freeze for up to four months. Allow to cool to room temperature and seal in an airtight container.
- You can also serve this on mashed potato and pumpkin with a crusty garlic bread.
Slow Cooker Lamb Chops FAQs
Can lamb chops go in the slow cooker?
Yes. Lamb chops cook beautifully in the slow cooker and become very tender when cooked slowly for several hours.
How long should lamb chops cook in a slow cooker?
Most lamb chops cook perfectly in 6–8 hours on low.
Can I use lamb shanks instead?
Yes. Lamb shanks work well in this recipe and will become extremely tender when slow cooked.
Do lamb chops become tender in the slow cooker?
Yes. The slow cooking process gently breaks down the meat fibres, creating soft, juicy lamb.
What to Serve With Slow Cooker Lamb Chops
- Baked Mashed Potato Casserole
- Mashed Potatoes
- Restaurant-Style Gravy
- Rich Mushroom Gravy
- Homemade Gravy
- Boozy Onion Gravy
- Traditional Herb Gravy
- American Style White Gravy
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