Spiced Lamb Kebab with Garlic Sauce
Tender ground lamb seasoned with warm spices, charred in a hot skillet, and finished with tangy yogurt-garlic sauce. Ready in 20 minutes and packed with herbaceous, savory depth.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 tbsp sumac
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh mint or parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses or lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb with sumac, allspice, cumin, and a pinch each of salt and pepper until just combined.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Add lamb mixture and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, ~8 minutes.
- 4
Stir yogurt, minced garlic, and pomegranate molasses together in a small bowl until smooth.
- 5
Transfer lamb to a plate and drizzle generously with garlic-yogurt sauce.
- 6
Scatter fresh mint over top and serve immediately with warm pita or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- small bowl for sauce
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