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Thomas Farms Ground Lamb, Grass Fed
Thomas Farms Ground Lamb, Grass Fed
16 oz
Open Nature Grass Fed Ground Lamb
Open Nature Grass Fed Ground Lamb
1 lb
Simple Truth Natural Ground Lamb
Simple Truth Natural Ground Lamb
1 lb
Open Nature Lamb, Ground, 85% Lean, Grass Fed
Open Nature Lamb, Ground, 85% Lean, Grass Fed
16 oz
New Zealand Spring Lamb Ground Lamb (85/15)
New Zealand Spring Lamb Ground Lamb (85/15)
16 oz
Marcho Farms Ground Lamb
Marcho Farms Ground Lamb
16 oz
Nature's Reserve Ground Lamb
Nature's Reserve Ground Lamb
16 oz
Catelli Bros Family of Foods Lamb, Ground, Premium Australian
Catelli Bros Family of Foods Lamb, Ground, Premium Australian
16 oz
Great Southern Lamb, Ground
Great Southern Lamb, Ground
16 oz
D'Artagnan Grass-fed Lamb, Ground Meat
D'Artagnan Grass-fed Lamb, Ground Meat
12 oz
Catelli Ground Lamb
Catelli Ground Lamb
1 each
Lancaster Brand Lamb, Ground
Lancaster Brand Lamb, Ground
22.4 oz
Shepard's Pride Natural Ground Lamb
Shepard's Pride Natural Ground Lamb
12 oz
Superior Farms Ground Lamb
Superior Farms Ground Lamb
16 oz
Catelli Brothers Ground Lamb
Catelli Brothers Ground Lamb
1 lb
Silver Fern Farms 100% Grass-Fed Premium Ground Lamb
Silver Fern Farms 100% Grass-Fed Premium Ground Lamb
16 oz
Niman Ranch Ground Lamb
Niman Ranch Ground Lamb
16 oz
Marcho Farms Ground Lamb
Marcho Farms Ground Lamb
16 oz
New Zealand Spring Lamb Grass Fed Ground Lamb Value Pack
New Zealand Spring Lamb Grass Fed Ground Lamb Value Pack
1 lb
Silver Fern Farms 100% Grass-Fed Lamb Steaks
Silver Fern Farms 100% Grass-Fed Lamb Steaks
8 oz
Papa George 85% Lean Ground Lamb
Papa George 85% Lean Ground Lamb
12 oz
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
per lb
Superior Farms Ground Lamb
Superior Farms Ground Lamb
16 oz
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
per lb
Wild Harvest Lamb, Ground
Wild Harvest Lamb, Ground
16 oz
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
1 lb
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
per lb
Tony's Fresh Market Fresh Lean Ground Lamb
Tony's Fresh Market Fresh Lean Ground Lamb
per lb
Opal Valley Ground Lamb
Opal Valley Ground Lamb
16 oz
Central Grazing Co Pasture Raised Ground Lamb
Central Grazing Co Pasture Raised Ground Lamb
16 oz
Stew Leonard's Ground Lamb
Stew Leonard's Ground Lamb
lb
Cedar Spring Ground Lamb
Cedar Spring Ground Lamb
12 oz
Ground Lamb, Package
Ground Lamb, Package
1 lb
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
per lb
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
per lb
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
per lb
Strauss Lamb, Natural, Ground
Strauss Lamb, Natural, Ground
16 oz
Lamb Patties
Lamb Patties
per lb
Lamb Ground Patties
Lamb Ground Patties
per lb
Halal Course Ground Lamb
Halal Course Ground Lamb
1 lb
Superior Farms Chilled Ground Lamb
Superior Farms Chilled Ground Lamb
16 oz
Fresh American Ground Lamb
Fresh American Ground Lamb
per lb
Schnucks Ground Lamb
Schnucks Ground Lamb
per lb
Ground Lamb
Ground Lamb
1 00
Catelli Brothers Ground Lamb
Catelli Brothers Ground Lamb
1.25 lb
Umpqua Valley Lamb Ground Lamb
Umpqua Valley Lamb Ground Lamb
1 lb
Superior Farms Ground American Lamb
Superior Farms Ground American Lamb
16 oz
Matthews Family Farms Local Ground Lamb
Matthews Family Farms Local Ground Lamb
1 lb

The Instacart guide to ground lamb


About ground lamb

Lamb refers to sheep that are a year old or less. A spring lamb is less than 6 months old. The little-known term hogget refers to a sheep that is 1-2 years old, but the term isn't used in America. Mutton refers to sheep older than three years. Mutton was popular in the United States up until the early 1900s. Since World War II, mutton consumption has dwindled. Now, sheep consumption almost exclusively belongs to lamb, despite it costing the most of the three. This is because lamb is the most tender and has a milder gamey flavor than older sheep.

Ground lamb comes primarily from the neck and shank—trimmings from other primal and sub-primal cuts that butchers can't sell are also used to make ground lamb. As in hamburgers, lamb meat is processed in a grinder that chops it finely. The lamb is then packaged and put out for sale. Ground lamb costs more than ground beef. While lamb may be less gamey than mutton, it has a more pungent taste than ground beef.

It isn't uncommon to see lamb labeled with other names, particularly those named for their diet. Common types include:
  • Milk-fed lamb: Milk-fed lamb describes any lamb raised on milk. The meat has a flavor and texture finer than older lamb and is prized in the north of Spain and Greece. Milk-fed lamb is tough to find in the United Kingdom and the United States. 
  • Young lamb: A young lamb describes a milk-fed lamb between six and eight weeks old. Again, it is not found in the United States.
  • Spring lamb: This is a milk-fed lamb between three and five months old. Spring lamb can be found more readily in the U.S. and even has USDA classification.
  • Sucker lamb: This is an Australian term used to describe lambs up to seven months old that are still dependent on milk.
  • Yearling lamb: This is another term for hogget.
  • Grass-fed lamb: Most lamb consumed in the United States falls under this category. The lamb grazes on grass up to one year old. 
  • Grain-fed lamb: Not as common as grass-fed, but can be found in the U.S.

Ground lamb cooking tips

Ground lamb has the same versatility as ground beef, yet because of its flavor profile, you'll want to season and accompany ground lamb differently. Lamb burgers are popular and easy to make. Season them with salt and pepper for basic burgers or add more exotic spices, like cardamom, mace, or cumin, for a zestier flavor, and cook to medium, the recommended temperature for ground lamb. Top them with feta cheese and a mint yogurt sauce, and you have a delicious lamb burger.

Ground lamb works well as a ragu served over pasta. Simply substitute ground lamb for beef and follow your favorite recipe. You can make lamb meatballs flavored with savory spices and served with a similarly bold yogurt sauce for dipping as an appetizer, or you can add them to your pasta dish. 

Try using lamb in a burrito bowl, substituting those Mexican ingredients for more classical Mediterranean ones like jasmine rice, chopped cucumbers, tzatziki sauce, and hummus, and served with warm naan or pita bread.

You can save time by using the Instacart app to shop for ground lamb. Adding your ground lamb to your cart is easy. After checkout, an Instacart shopper will prepare your order in as little as 2 hours! In many cases, your order will qualify for same-day delivery!

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FAQs about ground lamb

While ground lamb contains a higher fat content than ground beef, grass-fed lamb is much better for you than grain-fed lamb or beef from grain-fed cattle. Most ground lamb contains some fat. You'll find the level of fat noted on the label, much like ground beef. You can find up to 98% lean ground lamb down to 70% lean. Fat content isn't all bad. Fat, when it renders into the meat through the cooking process, imparts flavor. The more fat, the more flavor you'll end up with in your dish.

The reason ground lamb has such a unique odor comes from the grass it eats. The grass contains phytol, a natural, organic compound found in the fat of the lamb. Lamb also has more unsaturated fat than beef. Therefore, it has a more pungent odor.

The answer depends on two other questions. First, which dish are you preparing? Second, which spices do you like? Spices that naturally and traditionally pair well with lamb include marjoram, mint, cardamom, cinnamon, mace, rosemary, paprika, oregano, sage, and thyme. Ultimately, how you season your ground lamb comes down to the flavors you enjoy.