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Ground Lamb Loaf With Tzatziki Sauce

Ground Lamb Loaf With Tzatziki Sauce prepared dish

This flavorful ground lamb loaf is seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a deliciously savory dish. Paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, it makes for a perfect meal that is both hearty and light.

This recipe is greek style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include plain yogurt, ground lamb, fresh mint, cucumber.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 500 g ground lamb
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 medium cucumber (grated)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the lamb loaf.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).
  7. While the lamb loaf is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining the grated cucumber, plain yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  8. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  9. Once the lamb loaf is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve the lamb loaf slices with the tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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