Best way to cook lamb leg steaks

Are lamb steaks tough? They don't need to be. It's very important not to overcook them to prevent them from becoming tough. It's best to cook them to medium-rare.

Meanwhile, rub the lamb all over with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Starting fat side down, sear the lamb in a non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat for 10 minutes, turning regularly until gnarly all over but blushing in the middle, or use your instincts to cook to your liking.

To cook a lamb steak, start by heating some oil in a skillet. Then, sear the steak on both sides in the skillet, letting it cook for 30 seconds on each side. After you've seared the steak, transfer it to a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

What about pink lamb? It depends on how the lamb or mutton has been prepared. A rare, or pink, lamb chop that has been seared well on the outside should be fine because any bacteria on the outer surface will have been killed by the heat. But minced or diced lamb or mutton should never be served pink.

Place the lamb in the oven and roast for 1 hr 40 mins for rare meat, 2 hrs for medium and 2 hrs 30 mins for well done (see our temperature guide below).