Ground Lamb Recipe: Simple And Delicious
Try this simple and delicious ground lamb recipe that make cozy meals everyone will love!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Cast iron or nonstick preferred
- 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef’s knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb Fresh or thawed
- 1 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin preferred
- 1 small onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander Optional
- ¾ tsp salt Or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper Freshly ground
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley Fresh
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Lamb: Add ground lamb to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7–9 minutes.
- Season & Finish: Stir in cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- This lamb mixture works great in pita bread with tzatziki, over couscous, or tossed with roasted vegetables.
- You can adjust spices to taste—try cinnamon or chili flakes for a twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.