Lamb Köfte with Sumac Yogurt Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Juicy spiced lamb köfte grilled to perfection, served with a tangy sumac-infused yogurt sauce and fresh cucumber salad. This Turkish-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp sumac
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb with 1 grated medium onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 8 oval-shaped köfte patties, about 3 inches long each.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the köfte patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned on the outside and cooked through to medium.
4. Step 4: While the köfte cooks, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp sumac and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Adjust salt to taste.
5. Step 5: In another bowl, combine 1 diced medium cucumber with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss lightly.
6. Step 6: Serve the lamb köfte hot, drizzled generously with the sumac yogurt sauce, accompanied by the fresh cucumber salad.