Description
This Ground Lamb with Potatoes recipe is a hearty, protein-packed skillet dinner made with tender potatoes, savory lamb, garlic, and rosemary. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s flavorful, rustic, and comforting — perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or when you want something simple but satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups diced gold potatoes (about 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground lamb, breaking it up as it cooks, and brown for 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes, stirring to coat in the lamb and seasonings.
- Pour in the water, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Uncover, increase heat, and let any remaining liquid cook off. Allow potatoes to crisp slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Use gold or Yukon potatoes for best texture.
- Don’t skip browning the lamb — it adds depth of flavor.
- For variety, swap lamb with beef, turkey, or goat.
- Great for meal prep — reheats well and freezes for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, One-Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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