Ground Lamb with Potatoes Recipe

Name: Ground Lamb with Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 pounds ground lamb; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 10 ounces boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds ground lamb
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
10 ounces boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1
Pour the oil into a large frying pan or saute pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot put in the cinnamon sticks and let them sizzle for 5 seconds.
3
Put in the onions and stir and fry until the onion pieces turn brown at the edges.
4
Add the ginger and garlic and stir for a minute.
5
Add the lamb.
6
Stir and fry, breaking up the lumps until the meat loses its redness.
7
Add the yogurt, tomato puree, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric and stir for a minute.
8
Add the salt, potatoes, and 2 cups water.
9
Stir and bring to a boil.
10
Cover, turn heat to low, and cook gently for 30 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil, Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Ground Lamb with Potatoes 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.

Ground Lamb with Potatoes

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