Delicious Ground Lamb Recipe: Easy & Flavorful
Make lunch or dinner unforgettable with this Ground lamb recipe! Juicy, well-seasoned, and incredibly easy to cook—perfect for quick, delicious meals.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grater (for onion)
- Flat metal skewers or alternative
- Grill (charcoal or gas)
- Tongs (for handling skewers)
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g ground lamb
- 1 medium onion grated and excess moisture squeezed out 
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground sumac optional, for garnish
- Flatbreads grilled tomatoes, and fresh herbs (parsley, mint) for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Meat Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated onion, salt, pepper, and turmeric powder.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly for several minutes until it becomes sticky and holds together well.
Shape the Kebabs:
- Divide the meat mixture into equal portions (approximately 4-6, depending on preferred size).
- Mold each portion onto a flat metal skewer, pressing firmly to ensure the meat adheres.
- If metal skewers are unavailable, shape the meat into long patties suitable for grilling.
Grill the Kebabs:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the skewered meat over direct heat.
- Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Serve:
- Sprinkle the cooked kebabs with ground sumac if desired.
- Serve hot alongside flatbreads, grilled tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 2g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 25g