Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Red Wine Sauce
Tender lamb chops coated in a fragrant herb crust, served with a rich red wine sauce that enhances the meat's natural flavor. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs lamb chops, breadcrumbs, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 (6 oz each) lamb chops
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp rosemary, 1 tbsp thyme, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Step 2: Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Press the herb mixture onto each chop, then drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 3: Sear chops in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a baking dish and roast for 10-12 minutes until medium-rare.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, deglaze with 1 cup red wine and 1/2 cup beef broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tbsp butter until sauce thickens.
- Step 5: Serve chops with sauce drizzled over the top.








