gluten-free lamb
substitute.

5 gluten-free substitutes for lamb — top pick Ground Beef at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are gluten-free

top substitutes

01

Ground Beef

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Milder and less gamey; use ground beef 1:1 in kebabs, curries, and burgers

02

Duck

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Rich and fatty, similar depth of flavor

03

Venison

6.7
1 lb : 1 lb

Lean and gamey like lamb; grill or roast, slightly drier so baste or add fat

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04

Mushrooms

3.3
1 lb : 1 lb

Mixed wild mushrooms for depth

05

Chickpeas

3.3
1 1/2 cup : 1 cup

Great in curries and stews

pitfalls to avoid

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Duck: Rich duck has its own distinctive gamey note

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Venison: Very lean — baste frequently to prevent drying

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Mushrooms: Soft mushrooms; won't chew like lamb

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Mushrooms: No rendered fat for braising liquid body

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Chickpeas: Chickpeas won't mimic lamb's tender meat fibers

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Chickpeas: No rendered fat — dish will be leaner

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