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20-Min Clay Pot Lamb

Ground lamb seared with warm spices, baked in a clay pot with tomato and pepper until fragrant. A fast, showstopping take on Turkish testi kebab that feels restaurant-quality but comes together in one skillet.

Total time
22 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
28g
20-Min Clay Pot Lamb
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron or clay pot over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Brown ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains and edges crisp, ~5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add diced pepper and onion. Stir and cook 2 minutes until softened.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in tomato paste, cumin, sumac, and pomegranate molasses until everything is coated, ~30 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer pot to a 425°F oven. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes until bubbling at edges and fragrant.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately in the pot with warm bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch cast iron or clay pot
  • wooden spoon
  • oven preheated to 425°F

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