Ground Lamb Curry
A quick, flavorful weeknight curry with ground lamb simmered in a spiced tomato-onion sauce. Serve with rice or naan for a satisfying meal.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 lb ground lamb and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 2
In the same skillet, add the 1 sliced onion and cook over medium until soft and golden, about 6 minutes. Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 slit green chilies. Cook until tomatoes break down and form a thick paste, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp salt. Add the browned lamb back to the skillet, mixing well.
Step 5
Simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 10 minutes. Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot.
Step 6
Optional: stir in a handful of fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lemon before serving if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
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