What Is Ground lamb and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about ground lamb and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 46 recipes to cook tonight.

Nutrition

Where found

Ground lamb is usually found in the meats section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Ground lamb is a member of the Lamb, Veal, and Game Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does ground lamb weigh?

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Lamb, Veal, and Game Products

Recipes using ground lamb

There are 46 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Minty Lamb Burgers

Minty lamb burgers blend ground lamb with grated onion, garlic, and fresh mint, then grill hot and fast over coals. Mediterranean-style burger ready in 25 minutes.

Morocco Kefta

I sometimes pan fry these then let them simmer for at least an hour in a spicy Moroccan tomato sauce (recipe to follow). I usually serve the kefta with couscous, a vegetable, some cucumber yogurt sauce, and warmed pita.

Kashmiri Meatballs (Kashmiri Koftas)

Kashmiri lamb koftas shaped into spiced sausages, browned in whole cardamom and cinnamon, then simmered in yogurt sauce until tender and saucy. Aromatic Indian comfort food from the Himalayan foothills.

Gyro Sandwiches

Greek gyro sandwiches blend ground beef and lamb with oregano, thyme, and garlic into thin patties, then tuck into pita with homemade cucumber-yogurt sauce and sliced onion. Street food classic done at home.

Easy Baked Meatballs

No frying or splatters! Use a mini-muffin pan for an easy way to make perfect meatballs every time.

Chinese Chili with Peppers

Ground lamb wok-fried with tri-color bell peppers in a rich sauce of hoisin, oyster sauce, black bean paste, chili sauce, and sesame oil. A Chinese-style chili served over steamed rice or buttered noodles in under 40 minutes.

Classic Moussaka

Tender eggplant shells cradle savory ground lamb with mushrooms, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs in this show-stopping Greek casserole. Perfect for special dinners when you want authentic flavors.

Lamb Ravioli with Yogurt, Garlic & Mint of Turkey

Lamb Ravioli with Yogurt, Garlic & Mint of Turkey recipe

Indian Keema with Ginger

Indian keema with ground lamb, fresh ginger, green chilies, and garam masala. A dry-style spiced mince finished with lemon juice and fresh coriander.

Kibbi Neeyee

Kibbi neeyee blends bulgur wheat with ground lamb or beef, grated onion, and warming cinnamon. Lebanese kibbeh base for raw mezze, baked layered trays, or fried football-shaped torpedoes.

Lamb Ring Filled with Creamy Spinach

Lamb ring filled with creamy spinach bakes a tomato-spiked ground lamb meatloaf in a ring mold, then fills the center with sour cream and cream cheese spinach. A retro centerpiece dinner for four.

Samosas (two ways)

Samosas are crisp Indian fried pastries filled with spiced potato and pea, or curried lamb and beef. Two filling options, one homemade dough, fried golden in 48-piece batches.

Moussaka Casserole

Classic moussaka casserole with layers of fried eggplant, spiced ground beef and lamb in red wine tomato sauce, and a rich bechamel with egg yolks and lemon juice. Topped with a golden Parmesan crust.

Kadin Budu

Kadin budu kofte, the classic Turkish meatball of ground lamb and boiled rice studded with feta, parsley, and dill, egg-dipped, flour-coated, and fried golden. Crunchy crust outside, soft and tender within.

Another Gyros

I have this frequently in Greece and here in the U.S., but as I have said, I view it as a 'deli' item. Krinos Foods has a 'gyros kit' that is sold in the frozen food section of some supermarkets.

Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

Mediterranean lamb burgers: grilled rosemary-garlic lamb patties stuffed into pita with goat cheese, olive-tomato salad, and minted yogurt sauce. A greek-style upgrade on burger night.

Minted Lamb Patties

Minted lamb patties broil in 6 minutes, infused with fresh mint, garlic, and green onion, then glazed with bubbling Major Grey's mango chutney for a sweet-savory finish.

Lamb Patties with Vegetables Provencal

Ground lamb patties seasoned with rosemary and hot sauce, seared golden then simmered over Provencal vegetables with zucchini, tomatoes, and potatoes.

Lamb Loin in Puff Pastry

Lamb loin wrapped in puff pastry with a pistachio and chestnut puree stuffing, served with a juniper-and-thyme red wine reduction. A showstopper main course for special occasions.

Lamb Loin in Puff Pastry

Lamb loin wrapped in puff pastry with a pistachio and chestnut puree stuffing, served with a juniper-and-thyme red wine reduction. A showstopper main course for special occasions.

Ukrainian Meat & Fish Loaf

Ukrainian meat and fish loaf with ground beef, lamb, and milk-soaked herring blended with potato and yogurt. A regional Eastern European baked loaf with goat cheese topping.

Skewered Kefta

Moroccan kefta kebabs with ground lamb, fresh mint, cumin, and parsley, pressed onto skewers and broiled with a paprika-lemon oil glaze. Ready in 30 minutes.

Kibbi Neeyee (Basic Kibbi)

Basic kibbi (kibbeh) of ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onion, and warm cinnamon, mixed to a smooth paste and baked or fried. The foundational Lebanese recipe for the national dish of the Levant.

Grilled Lamb Burgers

Grilled lamb burgers with bulgur wheat, fresh mint, allspice, and red wine. Mediterranean-style patties served in pita bread with cucumber and yogurt.

Potato-Moussaka Casserole

Potato moussaka casserole with ground lamb, barley, tomato sauce, and a custard topping baked until golden. A simplified Greek-style casserole that swaps eggplant for sliced potatoes.

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