This week has been all about the sunshine, although I’ve not enjoyed the humidity so much. Turning the oven on has been a bit of an issue in this heat. Rather than cook something in a stuffy kitchen, we took the opportunity to get the BBQ going at the weekend. These lamb leg steaks in a herb marinade turned up our usual BBQ fodder up a notch and went perfectly with a cheeky glass of wine.
Don’t they look fancy? Well, actually they are super simple to make with only four ingredients that you mix together and marinade the lamb leg steaks in for 15-20 minutes - the BBQ does all the hard work. We served our lamb with some fruity couscous, salad, tomatoes on the vine and new baby potatoes. It was quite a treat on a balmy summer’s evening.
This summer, Simply Beef & Lamb is asking everyone to set a new standard to British BBQs and make sure every flame grilled meal is delicious and special. British BBQs are uninspiring compared to other countries and we tend to offer the same food at each event, which resonates with me as we always serve the same foods. They want to break this habit and encourage Brits to #RaiseTheSteaks and become masters of the BBQ, having pride in and confidence cooking with lamb steaks.
Lamb steaks can make British BBQs much more impressive as they are so delicious and not something you see at every BBQ. They’re extremely versatile and you can cook the whole steak on the BBQ or use them to make kebabs. Also, they taste delicious on their own and take on flavours well, so you only need to use a few ingredients, making them great for the BBQ when less preparation is preferred.
Reinvent your summer BBQ's with these delicious lamb leg steaks in a simple herb marinade.
- 2 150g lean boneless lamb leg steaks
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary or thyme
- 1 tbsp good balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp rapeseed or olive oil
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
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Place the steak in a non-metallic dish. Mix together the marinade ingredients and pour over the steaks. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
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Cook the steaks on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until any meat juices run clear. Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and leave to rest for a few minutes.
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Serve with a fresh cherry and bean salad with mixed beans, cherries, red onions, baby spinach leaves and a light dressing or your favourite sides.
One thing to look out for when choosing your meat – whether it’s beef or lamb – is look out for a quality mark like the Red Tractor logo. This means the meat is farm assured and responsibly produced by people dedicated to providing great food. For everything you need to know about beef and lamb, more recipe ideas and information about Red Tractor beef and lamb, please visit www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk.
I was concerned that cooking the lamb on the BBQ would make them dry out, but we found these lamb steaks to be so juicy and delicious. They went so well with the simple salad and other sides that I had served up alongside them. It was the perfect meal to end a wonderful sunny weekend.
What are your favourite foods to cook and serve at a BBQ?
*This recipe post was commissioned by Simply Beef & Lamb, but all opinions are my own.
These look incredible! I wish I had one for lunch today. It’s making me so hungry!
These look like the perfect thing to sling on the BBQ this weekend… so simple and tasty and lush with a whole heap of salad!
I’ve not had lamb in ages, may have to give this a try this weekend! x
LOVE this. This is exactly something I’d have at a BBQ. I’m all about the meat (as you probably know).
I really like lamb, but my wife doesn’t like the smell. Maybe the marinade will help to mask it a bit and she’ll actually enjoy this
My husband and I love lamb. This recipe looks divine. We We will have to try it sometime.
Now I feel hungry…this lamb looks lush…so summer, fresh and tasty 🙂 x
This sounds like a tasty marinade. I must try this on hubby and see what he thinks. He does like lamb.
They look so nice and with only four ingredients - perfect! I have some of my own rosemary in the garden too I could use 🙂
I love this idea and I don’t eat enough Lamb and I should as I really enjoy it x
This looks lush! I’m definitely going to give it a try.
The marinade sounds really lovely, the steaks look juicy, and the colour on them is perfect!
In this hot weather simple and easy recipes are what we need, this is a great recipe that looks easy enough to make but with great flavours.
What a lovely recipe, My partner likes steak so I will have to make this for him
I absolutely love lamb and these look delicious, your pictures are incredible too! Xx
That marinade sounds lovely. I just love anything with balsamic in.