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Lamb Chops with Peas and Mash
Grilled lamb chops served with buttery mash, sweet peas and pan gravy.
15 minsPrep time
30 minsCook time
Serves 2Servings
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Nutrition
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690Calories
42gProtein
45gCarbs
36gFat
Ingredients
What you need
- 4 lamb chops
- 450 potatoes, for mash
- 60 milk
- 25 butter
- 150 peas
- 150 beef stock, for gravy
- 1 rosemary, chopped
Method
Step-by-step method
Follow the recipe in order, tasting and adjusting seasoning where needed.
- 1. Season lamb chops with rosemary, salt and pepper. Measure everything before you start so the recipe scales cleanly from the dynamic ingredient quantities. Slice meat across the grain where it will be served sliced, and keep steaks even in thickness so they cook at the same speed.
- 2. Boil potatoes and mash with milk and butter. Work steadily and check texture rather than relying only on the clock.
- 3. Grill or pan-sear lamb until browned and cooked to preference. Use a hot grill or barbecue, roughly 220°C / 430°F at the grate, so the outside browns quickly without drying out.
- 4. Warm peas and make a quick gravy from stock. Work steadily and check texture rather than relying only on the clock.
- 5. Serve chops with mash, peas and gravy. Taste at the end for salt, acidity and richness; traditional versions should feel generous but balanced.
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Wine pairing
What to drink with Lamb Chops with Peas and Mash
These are wine-style pairings, so you can choose any bottle in that style rather than needing one exact producer. Look for the grape, region or style name on the label.Pairings are chosen around the dish’s flavour, texture, richness, acidity and cooking style, not just the country it comes from.
#1
Excellent match
White
Chardonnay
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#2
Great match
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon / Bordeaux
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#3
Interesting match
Red
Malbec
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
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