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Aussie Lamb-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

Aussie Lamb Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are quick and easy to put together. Easy stuffed mushrooms are the perfect finger-food appetizer for a casual get-together or a special occasion.

Top-down view of a white tray of cooked stuffed mushrooms.

Lamb Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Australian Lamb combine mild and flavorful lamb with a punch of Manchego cheese.

They come together quickly and are perfect for setting out for game day or serving at your fanciest occasion.

We also love that this is a lighter recipe with a short ingredient list. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for Spring recipes and all of the fresh flavors that come with it!

This post is sponsored by True Aussie Lamb but the opinions here, and the love I have for their products, are all my own.

What is Aussie Lamb?

I used to think that True Aussie Lamb was a brand. It’s not. They support all of the lamb producers in Australia.

Why look for Australian Lamb?

  • Australian lamb is raised on natural pastures which produces a mild and flavorful lamb.
  • Lamb is tender, lean, and healthy!
  • As you will see in our recipe, it’s so easy and versatile to use.
  • It’s readily available in the United States. Australian lamb is actually the #1 source of lamb in the US and you may have already seen it in your local supermarket.
    • You can go to their website to see who carries it in your area and to learn more about True Aussie Lamb.
    • Or, just #askforAustralian!

Ingredients you’ll need

This is a short ingredient list which makes it super easy to put together!

Ingredients used to make stuffed mushrooms including ground lamb, mushrooms, manchego cheese, and olive oil.
  • Ground Australian Lamb – This lamb is so lean and tender that we didn’t have to drain it. That made this a no-fuss easy peasy recipe that was done in no time.
  • Mushrooms – We used medium-sized portobello mushrooms. They are sturdy and are great for holding everything we stuffed into them. You could also use white button mushrooms.
  • Manchego Cheese – This is a semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese that grates and melts beautifully. The punch of this cheese contrasts beautifully with the lamb.
    • You can use another cheese with the same characteristics. You can also get pre-shredded cheese for convenience.
  • Panko Bread Crumbs – We love the crunch that these bread crumbs have. You can certainly use a plain or seasoned bread crumb.
  • Olive Oil – We just brushed a little on our mushrooms to keep them tender and add a little flavor. You could use melted butter, vegetable, or canola oil.
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh Parsley – Optional garnish

How to make Aussie Lamb Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms recipe

  1. Remove the stems from the cleaned mushrooms and brush them with olive oil using a paper towel or pastry brush.
A mushroom being brushed with olive oil.
  1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the ground lamb and brown it. This is a lean protein so there’s no need to drain it.
  2. Stuff the mushrooms with ground lamb. We used the tip of a teaspoon to pack it in the mushroom.
Meat filling being spooned into a mushroom cap.
  1. Top the filling with the grated manchego cheese.
  1. Sprinkle the manchego cheese layer with panko bread crumbs.
Stuffed mushrooms sitting on a broiler pan.
  1. Broil until the topping is browned.

Tips for the perfect stuffed portobello mushroom recipe

  • Don’t wash the mushrooms. They’re like sponges and will become soggy.
  • Break up the lamb into small pieces when you brown it. That makes stuffing it a lot easier and you can get more into it.
  • Don’t overfill the mushroom with the ground lamb otherwise, the toppings will just spill off.
  • We used a broiler pan. The grids held our mushrooms in place which prevented them from falling over and potentially losing our filling.
  • We stuffed the mushrooms with the meat and cheese and then put them on the pan before applying the Panko bread crumbs. This prevented us from losing the bread crumbs when transferring them to the pan.
  • We broil the mushrooms about 10 inches from the broiler. This allows the mushroom filling to melt together and the breading to brown. Closer than that and they will cook too quickly and potentially burn.
Tableview photo of a stuffed mushroom cut in half showing the filling.

How to store easy stuffed mushrooms

Cooked stuffed mushrooms can be refrigerated for 3 to 5 days. We don’t put them in a covered container. Just cover them lightly with a piece of plastic wrap. Any moisture will seep into the bread crumbs and mushrooms making them soggy.

We don’t recommend freezing the cooked mushrooms. However, the filling freezes really well. Just put it in an air-tight container and freeze it for up to 3 months.

Having your filling made ahead makes this recipe a great make-ahead recipe when you need an appetizer.

A mushroom stuffed with meat and cheese on a white plate with a tray of mushrooms in the background.

What you may need

  • Broiler pan – you can also use a baking sheet for this recipe.
  • Grater – We grate cheese as we need it.

If you like this recipe, you may enjoy these too

We love lamb and you can find all of our lamb recipes here!

If you’re still looking for amazing lamb recipes, jump on over to the True Aussie Lamb website.

They have some chef creations using all of the lamb cuts available and more tips to cook lamb. There is also an interactive cooking tool that shows you how easy it is to cook lamb and will help you create your own dish.

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Two photo collage for pinterest. Top photo is a tableview of a sliced mushrooms stuffed with ground lamb and topped with cheese and bread crumbs. The bottom photo is a top-down view of a white tray of cooked mushrooms.
A mushroom stuffed with meat and cheese on a white plate

Lamb-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Author: Julie Menghini
Aussie Lamb Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are quick and easy to put together. They're the perfect finger-food appetizer for any occasion.
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Australian
Keyword: Lamb, Stuffed Mushrooms
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 oz ground Australian lamb
  • salt and pepper
  • 24 mushrooms 3" round, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup Manchego cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Season the ground lamb with salt and pepper and brown it in a skillet. Allow it to cool slightly.
  • Turn the oven on broil with the cooking rack placed 6 to 10 inches from the heating element. Prepare a pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Remove the stems from the mushrooms and wipe off any debris from the caps using a damp paper towel.
  • Using a pastry brush or paper towel, brush olive oil onto the entire mushroom cap.
  • Using a teaspoon, fill each mushroom cap with the cooked ground lamb. Press it into the mushroom cap until it's level with the sides of the mushroom.
  • Sprinkle the top with grated Manchego cheese.
  • Place the mushroom caps on the top of a broiler pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle them with panko bread crumbs.
  • Place the mushrooms under the broiler and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Mushrooms are done when the Panko is golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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Recipe Rating




Kathleen P

Sunday 28th of March 2021

Have been looking for a unique appetizer to bring to our small Easter celebration and this is perfect!!

Julie Menghini

Monday 29th of March 2021

They will be perfect! Thank you, Kathleen!

Madi

Sunday 28th of March 2021

I love the idea of using lamb in stuffed mushrooms! Making these for my next party!

Julie Menghini

Monday 29th of March 2021

Thank you, Madi!

Courtney

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

Absolutely delicious! I'm always up for mushrooms, but hands down this is my new favourite way to eat them. So flavourful and so good!

Julie Menghini

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

Thank you, Courtney!

Traci

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

I'm in love with this recipe! What a beautiful appetizer to make for every special occasion. Love lamb, love mushrooms...bravo!

Julie Menghini

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

Thank you, Traci!

Wanda

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

Love any recipe that calls for manchego cheese! Can't wait to make these mushrooms!

Julie Menghini

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

It really went well in this recipe. Thank you!

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