20-Min Lamb & Vegetable Güveç
Turkish-inspired lamb stew with tender chunks, tomatoes, and peppers finished in one skillet. Warm, savory, and ready in under 20 minutes using ground lamb and quick-cooking veggies.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add ground lamb and break it apart with a spoon, cooking until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 3
Stir in tomato paste and paprika, then add bell pepper, zucchini, canned tomatoes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- 4
Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes until vegetables soften and flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 5
Serve hot. Fresh herbs like parsley or mint are optional garnish.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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