Description
Cumin Lamb Noodles is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring spiced ground lamb served with egg noodles in a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Noodles:
- 12 ounces egg noodles or your favorite pasta
Ground Lamb Mixture:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Egg Noodles: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Season and Cook Lamb: Stir in garlic, ground cumin, coriander, and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute. Add ground lamb, cook until browned.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in tomato paste and soy sauce. Pour in broth, simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Noodles and Lamb: Toss cooked noodles into the skillet, mixing well with the lamb sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to control spiciness.
- You can add diced bell peppers or tomatoes for extra texture.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed greens or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
