Sautéed Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb with Sumac Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A savory lamb dish infused with warm Middle Eastern spices and topped with tangy sumac-spiced onions for a perfect balance of flavors. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground lamb, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sumac
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground lamb, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook for 1 more minute until the spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, toss 1 thinly sliced medium red onion with 1 tbsp sumac and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften and develop tang.
5. Step 5: Remove lamb from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
6. Step 6: Serve the spiced lamb topped with the sumac onions for a bright, tangy contrast.