Description
A quick, flavor-packed weeknight meal that layers spiced meat, bright tzatziki, and crisp veggies over rice or greens.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb (or beef/chicken)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small English cucumber (about 1/2 cup squeezed)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- 1/2 tsp salt (for tzatziki)
- Cooked rice or greens, for serving
- Warm pita or toasted pita chips, for serving
- Sliced tomato, for serving
- Red onion, for serving
- Additional tzatziki, for drizzling
Instructions
- Season the ground meat with salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meat, breaking it up until browned and cooked through.
- For tzatziki, grate the cucumber and squeeze it dry, then fold it into Greek yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt.
- Finish bowls with cooked rice or greens, warm pita or pita chips, sliced tomato, red onion, and drizzle with tzatziki.
Notes
For extra crispy edges, you can finish the meat under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Use a thermometer to ensure the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean