Description
Best Ground Lamb Rice is a savory dish that transforms ordinary rice into a flavorful experience. This one-pan meal features tender ground lamb combined with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and wholesome brown rice. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes! With its rich taste and nutritional benefits from ingredients like spinach and tomatoes, this recipe makes for a satisfying meal that you can easily customize to suit your preferences. Enjoy it as is or enhance it with your favorite toppings for an even more delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes (drained)
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 cup brown instant rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground lamb. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until the onion is translucent (3–4 minutes). Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the drained tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes before folding in the spinach until wilted.
- In a separate pot, cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Once both components are ready, combine the rice with the lamb mixture; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings like olives or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg