Rosemary garlic ground lamb and potatoes all in one skillet (or pot)!
Have you ever found yourself with ground lamb and no clue what to make with it? My usual go-to is some type of Ground Lamb Curry but several weeks ago I found myself wanting something a little different. I happened to have fresh rosemary and fresh garlic at home and those three things obviously go well together so I decided to combine them to make this delicious skillet: rosemary garlic ground lamb and potatoes. And you guys, now I’m hooked – I can’t get enough of this dish! It has become a weekly staple because we all love it so much.
It’s perfect for any time of the day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Or heck, all three. Maybe top it with a fried egg if you’re eating it in the morning. Serve it with some rice if you’re eating it for lunch/dinner. It’s hearty, filling and so, so flavorful. There’s a bit of a kick to it too – courtesy of the serrano pepper (don’t leave it out unless you must!).
I LOVE the combination of rosemary, garlic, and lamb – the flavors go together perfectly. But have you noticed that you really only find this combo when making a “fancy” cut of lamb? Like lamb chops for example (see my Broiled Rosemary Lamb Chops or my Rosemary Balsamic Lamb Chops as proof, heh). Well, you don’t have to have a special occasion to enjoy this combo of flavors, especially when you’ve got ground lamb. Ground meat is an “everyday protein” and ground lamb is more accessible and more economical, especially when you compare the cost to other cuts. So treat yourself while staying within means!
“This is the most outrageously delicious dish I’ve made in a long time. I almost never trust recipes as written but this was so spot on. Thank you!”
MK
If you love garlic, rosemary, and lamb (who doesn’t) then I am sure you’ll love this recipe. Our favorite way to eat this dish is alongside Basmati Rice and a side of greens. Or you can always eat a bowl of this by itself.
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Rosemary Garlic Ground Lamb and Potatoes
Rosemary Garlic Ground Lamb and Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or a dutch oven/heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, then add the ground lamb, potatoes, onion and Serrano pepper and cook for 10 minutes. The meat should be fully browned.
- Add the garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Add the paprika and turmeric and mix well.
Notes
- You can peel the potatoes or leave them unpeeled. It’s delicious either way 🙂
Nutrition
Kaitlin says
Fantastic. First time trying ground lamb figured this was a good recipe to get the full flavor of meat. Absolutely love it and so simple.
Shannon says
This recipe is delicious! The flavors are marvelous. The only thing I changed was the pepper. Instead of a Serrano pepper I used a red bell pepper. Yum!
Jamie says
Delicious! We only had one russet potato and one sweet so we used those and it was still great.
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Glad to hear that, thanks for letting me know how it turned out 🙂
Kfeilteau says
I made this last night and LOVED IT!!!! I did not have the Serrano pepper so omitted and made it with diced sweet potatoes (not yams) to make it a little more keto. Next time I want to try it with chunky riced cauliflower. But the flavors were all still intact and just writing about it makes me wish that I had some leftovers to eat!
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
So glad to hear that, thanks for letting me know how much you liked this 🙂
Johnnyyyyyy says
So, while it does have decent flavor, it’s kinda plain and boring. It really is missing a sauce. If it had a sauce it would be really good, amd not so dry. But the flavors are there.
RC says
I made this recipe tonight and it was delicious. I am not a fan of Rosemary so I left it out but when I tasted it towards the end of cooking it was rather bland. I went ahead anf added the rosemary and the flavor popped so if you are like me and not rosemary fan, give it a chance. Also of note, I opted to cook the ground lamb first and drain off the excess fat, and cooked the cubed potatoes for 5 minutes befoe adding them. I added about 1/2 cup of chicken stock to moisten it up a bit. A great dish!
Tina Rinella says
The gr lamb with potatoes is MAGIC!!! Next time I will add some green peas at the end for color. So delish!!!
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Tina, I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know how it turned out for you 🙂
Elena says
You cooked lamb, potatoes and onions In 10 minutes?! Somehow I doubt that, but I will try this recipe, see what comes out of it