Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Fresh Herb Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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Spiced ground lamb shaped into skewers and grilled, served with a refreshing cucumber and herb tzatziki sauce. This Middle Eastern lamb recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1 small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground lamb, 1 small grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each around a skewer into a long oval kebab shape.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the lamb koftas for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated cucumber (drained of excess water), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
Step 5: Serve the lamb kofta kebabs hot with a generous dollop of the fresh herb tzatziki on the side.