Smoky Lamb with Spiced Yogurt

A flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring tender lamb infused with smoky spices and served with a creamy spiced yogurt sauce.

50 min total Base: 4 servings 610 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings

1Base: 4 servings32

Fixed ingredients: Ground lamb, Red onion, Persian cucumbers, Fresh parsley leaves, Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, Extra-virgin olive oil, Smoked paprika, Ground cumin, Garlic cloves, Kosher salt, Sugar — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.

Ground lamb

1 lb(fixed)

Red onion

2 small(fixed)

Persian cucumbers

2 small(fixed)

Fresh parsley leaves

0.5 cup(fixed)

Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

1.5 cups(fixed)

Extra-virgin olive oil

3 tbsp(fixed)

Smoked paprika

1 tbsp(fixed)

Ground cumin

2 tsp(fixed)

Garlic cloves

6 cloves(fixed)

Kosher salt

1.5 tsp(fixed)

Sugar

1 tsp(fixed)

Instructions

1. **Prepare the yogurt sauce:** In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups of plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, and 6 finely grated garlic cloves. Season with 1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix well and set aside.

2. **Cook the lamb:** Heat 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground lamb and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

3. **Combine lamb with yogurt sauce:** Reduce the heat to low and add the prepared yogurt sauce to the skillet with the cooked lamb. Stir to combine and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

4. **Prepare the vegetables:** While the lamb is simmering, thinly slice 2 small red onions and 2 Persian cucumbers. Finely chop 0.5 cup of fresh parsley leaves.

5. **Assemble the dish:** Serve the smoky lamb with spiced yogurt on a platter or individual plates. Top with the sliced red onions, cucumbers, and chopped parsley.

6. **Serve:** This dish pairs well with warm pitas or flatbreads. Enjoy your meal!

💡 Chef's Tip

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a drizzle of hot honey over the dish before serving.

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