Mediterranean Style Ground Lamb

A wholesome, quick and easy ground lamb dish, this Mediterranean style ground lamb is tangy and salty with a rich, earthy taste. This dish is delicious when served in a warm pita bread alongside toppings such as avocado or tahini, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and more.

    

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 20 minutes – Total Time: 30 minutes

Helpful equipment

• Large pot

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1.5 tsp paprika
• 1.5 tsp sumac (or lemon juice)
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 tbsp. ginger grated
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 4 pressed or minced garlic cloves
• 1.5 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 avocado sliced
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. water
• Pita breads or similar substitutes

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together black pepper, cumin, paprika, sumac, salt, Chinese five spice powder, cardamom, and allspice. 

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground lamb, breaking it into pieces. Discard any excess fat, juices, or impurities that accumulate. Stir in the ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant.

Step 3

Sprinkle the spice mixture (from Step 1) and chopped cilantro over the lamb. Stir well to incorporate the meat with the ingredients.

Step 4

Pour water into the pot, bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water to prevent the pot from drying out. Cook until the lamb is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

Step 5

Remove from heat and serve in a warmed pita bread, topped with sliced avocado and any other desired toppings.