Meet the MVP of Game Day: American Lamb

The American Lamb Board has teamed up with Darryl Postelnick to promote American Lamb for game-day celebrations this weekend.  Darryl is the beloved chef behind Cooking with Darryl — the viral cooking sensation known for his relatable style and fun at-home recipes that have captivated millions online.  With millions of followers across social platforms (and growing every day), Darryl brings a fresh, accessible approach to crowd-pleasing food — straight from his kitchen to home cooks everywhere. His approachable style is helping introduce more consumers to American Lamb and inspire them to cook with it more often.

This week, Darryl hosted a live Instagram class featuring two irresistible new game-day American Lamb recipes – a gyro and a burger themed bowl.  Attendees voted on their favorite dish for a chance to win American Lamb to dazzle their friends and family. The most popular recipe was the American Lamb Gyro Bowl: 

4 American Lamb loin chops, cut into small chunks

Marinade:

• ¼ red onion

• Chop a few cloves of garlic

• Rosemary

• 2 tbl EVOO

• ½ lemon juice

• 1 tsp Oregano

• Salt & Pepper

Tzatziki sauce:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ½ shredded cucumber, squeeze out water

• Couple cloves of garlic

• 2 tbl EVOO

• ½ lemon juice

• Chop 1 tsp of fresh dill

• Salt to taste

To make the Bowl, use:

• Chopped Cucumbers

• Chopped Grape tomatoes

• Naan cut into pieces

• Feta cheese

• Pepperoncini peppers

• Red onion

• Tzatziki sauce

• Chick peas

Mix the marinade ingredients together and add cubed lamb an hour before grilling.  Grill lamb till cooked to 145 degrees and rest 3 minutes.  Assemble the bowls with the lamb, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, diced red onions, pepperoncini peppers, sliced naan and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

Whether people are hosting a big watch party or keeping it low-key, these bowls deliver bold flavor and easy prep — perfect for fueling fans through every touchdown while showcasing the versatility of American Lamb.

“These fun, straightforward recipes are exactly what we need to make lamb more approachable for everyday cooks,” says David Fisher, the American Lamb Board chairman. “By partnering with creators like Darryl, we’re showing consumers that American Lamb is not only delicious, but easy to prepare for any occasion, from game day to weeknight dinners.”