Lamb Lettuce Cups
Recipe provided by American Lamb Board courtesy of Platings & Pairings
Servings: 4 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes
Directions
Tzatziki
- Place cucumber in a strainer and salt it with 1 tsp kosher salt.
- Let it drain for 20 minutes, then press out all of the excess liquids with the back of a spoon.
- Combine the cucumber with the yogurt, garlic, mint, dill and lemon juice and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Lamb
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer, until fragrant.
- Add lamb, cumin and oregano and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook, breaking up with a spoon until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. (USDA recommends ground lamb reach an internal temp of 160F)
To Serve
- Portion the lamb into the butter lettuce cups.
- Garnish with tzatziki, feta, fresh mint & dill, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes, as desired.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!