Spiced Lamb Kabab with Yogurt & Onions
Juicy ground lamb kababs seasoned with warm spices, seared until crispy on the outside, served hot with cool yogurt, charred green chilies, and sharp red onions. A Syrian-inspired weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours but takes under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
- 3 whole green chilies
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp sumac
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb with cumin, coriander, sumac, 0.5 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until evenly combined.
- 2
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an oval patty, ~2 inches thick.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~1 minute.
- 4
Sear kababs 3 minutes per side without moving — edges should char and crisp.
- 5
Push kababs to the side and sear green chilies until charred, ~2 minutes total.
- 6
Stir yogurt with 0.25 tsp salt and juice from half the lemon. Serve kababs with yogurt, raw red onions, charred chilies, and lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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