Greek Ground Lamb with Whipped Ricotta

 
Greek ground lamb on a plate over whipped ricotta.

Recipe Provided by Kita Roberts | Serves 4 | Prep: 5 mins. | Cook: 15 mins.

Ready in 20 minutes, this ground lamb recipe brings big Greek flavors to your table with juicy, spiced lamb infused with cinnamon and fresh herbs. Piled over cool, creamy ricotta and crunchy vegetables, it’s a craveable, satisfying meal that rivals any takeout.

Ingredients

For the Greek Ground Lamb:

  • 1 tsp avocado oil (or your favorite neutral cooking oil)

  • ½ white onion, diced

  • ¾ cup diced bell peppers (use a mix of red, green, yellow, or orange if desired)

  • 1 lbs ground lamb

  • ½ tsp Kosher salt

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

  • ⅛ tsp cloves

  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

  • ½ tbsp fresh oregano

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Toppings:

  • Tomatoes, sliced

  • Cucumber, sliced

  • Red onion, sliced

  • Olives

  • Parsley, minced

  • Garlic naan or peta

  • Whipped ricotta

Directions

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, then sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Add the diced peppers and saute 2 to 3 minutes longer.

  4. Add the ground lamb and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.

  5. Season the ground lamb with the herbs and spices.

  6. Carefully add ¼ cup of water and continue cooking until the lamb is browned and the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 to 7 minutes longer.

  7. Remove from heat and season with freshly ground black pepper and more salt, if desired.

  8. Serve the ground lamb over the hummus, quinoa, couscous, grilled eggplant, or whipped ricotta with toasted pita or naan.

  9. Add freshly sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and olives to the platter, and garnish it all with freshly minced parsley right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

This recipe originally appeared on GirlCarnivore.com/greek-ground-lamb-recipe/.

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