Greek Lamb and Feta Recipe

Name: Greek Lamb and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled; ¼ cup fresh tomato, chopped; ¼ cup walnuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 lb lean ground lamb; ½ cup onion, chopped; 5 12 ounces tomato paste; ¼ cup dry red wine; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; ½ teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Servings: persons

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh tomato, chopped
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground lamb
½ cup onion, chopped
5 12 ounces tomato paste
¼ cup dry red wine
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
½ teaspoon lemon zest, grated

1
Combine the feta, tomatoes and walnuts in a small bowl and set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan on medium-high.
3
Add the ground lamb and onions.
4
Stir fry for 5 to 10 minutes until the lamb is no longer pink and the onion is softened.
5
Drain off the fat.
6
Add the next 8 ingredients and stir well.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend the flavours.
9
Add the spinach and lemon zest and stir.
10
Cover and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
11
Remove to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the cheese mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled, ¼ cup fresh tomato, chopped, ¼ cup walnuts, chopped, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Greek Lamb and Feta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Greek Lamb and Feta

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Variations & substitutions

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