Crispy Lamb & Spiced Rice Wrap
Ground lamb crisped in a skillet, tossed with warm spiced rice and wrapped in phyllo for a TikTok-friendly take on lamb ouzi. Golden, crackly, ready in 18 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground lamb
- 1.5 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 4 sheets phyllo sheets
- ½ medium yellow onion, minced
- 1.5 tsp warm spice blend (cumin, cinnamon, allspice)
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add minced onion, cook 2 minutes until soft.
- 2
Add ground lamb, break up with a spoon, brown until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in spice blend, then fold in rice. Cook 1 minute until fragrant and heated through.
- 4
Lay one phyllo sheet on your work surface, brush lightly with oil, layer 3 more sheets, brushing each.
- 5
Spoon lamb-rice mixture down the center, roll tightly into a log, tuck in the ends.
- 6
Wipe skillet, heat 3 tbsp oil over medium. Sear the wrap seam-side down until golden, 2–3 minutes per side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- knife
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