Herb-Roasted Lamb Chops with Garlic and Mustard Jus
Succulent lamb chops roasted with fresh herbs and garlic, finished with a savory mustard jus inspired by the British military tradition. This British-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 chops, about 1-inch thick lamb rib chops
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this herb mixture all over 8 lamb rib chops.
- Step 2: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb chops for 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Step 3: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the lamb chops for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, or to desired doneness.
- Step 4: Remove lamb from skillet and rest on a plate tented with foil. Place the skillet back on medium heat, add 1 cup beef broth and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, stirring and scraping browned bits for 3 minutes.
- Step 5: Whisk in 2 tbsp butter until the jus is glossy and slightly thickened. Serve the lamb chops drizzled with the mustard jus.








