Aleppo Spiced Lamb Kebab with Flatbread
Charred ground lamb kebab skewers with warm spices, served with flatbread, sliced onions, and tomato sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground lamb
- ¼ cup red onion, minced
- 1.5 tsp Aleppo pepper (or paprika + cayenne blend)
- ¾ tsp cumin
- 2 pieces flatbread (store-bought or leftover naan)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ medium red onion, sliced for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb, minced red onion, Aleppo pepper, cumin, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Divide mixture into 4 portions. Mold each around a metal or wooden skewer (soak wood 15 min), pressing firmly into a long oval.
- 3
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high until smoking slightly, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Sear kebabs without moving them until deep brown and charred, 3–4 minutes per side. Internal temp should reach 160°F.
- 5
Warm flatbread directly over the flame or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- 6
Serve kebabs with warm flatbread, sliced red onions, tomato sauce, and fresh herbs on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- metal or wooden skewers (4)
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet or grill
- tongs
- instant-read thermometer
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