Ideas for ground lamb

These are really great. A bit of work but delicious.

Stuffed Grape Leaves

1[8 oz ] jar grape leaves, rinsed, drained and patted dry with clean towel
1 lb ground lamb
¾ cup long grain white rice
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
1 [8 oz] can tomato sauce
1 cup cold water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Spray a large non stick Dutch oven with nonstick spray. Place a plate in the bottom of the pot. Sort the grape leaves and spread any ripped or torn leaves on top of the plate. Save 24 whole leaves for stuffing.

Combine the lamb, rice, onion, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Trim any tough stems from the grape leaves. Working with one leaf at a time, place 1 rounded tablespoon of the filling in the center of the bottom third of the leaf. Fold over the sides then roll up from the bottom to form a package. Place the roll, seam-side down, in the Dutch oven. Repeat with remaining grape leaves and filling to make 24 stuffed grape leaves.

Combine the tomato sauce, water, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Pour the sauce over the grape leaves in the Dutch oven. Place a heatproof plate directly on top of the leaves to prevent them from opening. If necessary add more water to make sure rolls are covered. Cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, until the grape leaves are tender and the rice is cooked, about 1 hour. Transfer the grape leaves to a serving platter and top with the sauce.

Makes 12 servings.
Per serving [2 stuffed grape leaves with 2 Tbsp sauce]

Shepherd's pie or kofta kebabs?

SquidVonBob wrote: »

Shepherd's pie or kofta kebabs?

Exactly what I was thinking. Or you can make patties/burgers and make them gyro style. My local Greek restaurant does that.

Shepherds pie I make mine with sweet potato & white potato mash and include carrots and peas with lamb & gravy.