As summer approaches I always love the vibrant flavors of Greek dishes. Here’s a super simple ground lamb or mutton dish that is sure to delight.
Ground Lamb and Rice Ingredients
- 1# Colorado Ground Lamb or Mutton
- 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- Fresh Oregano Chopped (~20 leaves from a couple of stems)
- 3TBSP Olive Oil
- Fresh Mint Chopped (4-5 leaves)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 Cup Dry White Rice (cook according to package directions)
- Optional Ingredients
- Feta Cheese Crumbles
- Cherry Tomatoes Sliced
Directions
- Cook rice according to package directions
- Heat Olive Oil in large skillet over medium high heat
- Add Onion and Garlic and Sauté for 2 min
- Add Ground Lamb or Mutton and cook until all the meat is browned
- Stir in Chopped oregano and add salt and pepper to taste - continue cooking for 1 minute
- Turn off stove and stir in half the chopped mint (reserve remainder for garnish)
- Add cooked rice to skillet and combine all ingredient
- Plate and garnish with remaining mint and drizzle a little olive oil
- Optionally garnish with a big dollop of tzatziki sauce and serve with feta crumbles and sliced cherry tomatoes.
Quick Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 Cucumber Diced
- Zest of 1/4 a Lemon
- 1 TBSP of Minced Dill or 1TBSP of Dill Pickle Juice
- Salt
Directions
- Peel Cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds with a spoon and dice into 1/4 to 1/2 in chunks
- Place cucumber in bowl and salt to taste
- Add yogurt and stir in lemon zest and dill or dill pickle brine
- Add more salt or lemon zest to taste
- Ideally you chill this, but let’s be real just serve it right away on top or as a side to the dish above.
