Spiced Aussie Lamb: Make Once Serve Twice
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MAKE ONCE
SERVE TWICE
Above: Family-Style Aussie Spiced Lamb on Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf
Below: Easy Peasy Potato & Peas Aussie Lamb Hand Pies
Easy Peasy Potato & Peas Aussie Lamb Hand Pies
Here we go again, it is Monday, and the #StayAtHome Orders to Fight COVID-19 in the United States are in full swing. You might be home more now but some of you have suddenly become your children’s teacher. Oh MY! I homeschooled my kids for 20 years so believe me I understand you need meals like my MAKE ONCE SERVE TWICE SPICED LAMB! Just tell your kids this lamb is “just like taco meat” and let them hunt for the tomatoes to make the brown rice and spinach dish FuN. When it comes to serving the spiced lamb in the hand pies…rest assure they will simply love this vessel for delivering healthy veggies and lamb.
In an earlier #Covid19Cooking blog I promised I would give you options in all of my easy and scrumptious Aussie Grassfed Beef and Lamb recipes so here ya go!
Cuts of Aussie Beef and Lamb are so versatile!
Aussie Boneless leg of lamb can be minced
or used as ground beef or lamb.
Aussie ground beef can be substitute for lamb.
Aussie Butterflied Lamb can be pan-fried or stewed.
Fresh Ingredients can be swapped with canned and frozen
Spices can be exchanged
Side-Serving Healthy Options for Aussie Beef and Lamb
Quinoa
Cauliflower Rice
Instant Pot Brown Rice
Canned Beans
Stir-fry Veggie Medley
Steamed Veggie Medley
Salad
As you have avoided grocery stores, has your freezer been your foodie hero or your pantry? For me, I am a freezer girl! Back in the old days, when I freely roamed Vons, Aldi’s, and Costco’s grocery aisles unmasked, I bought a healthy stash of Aussie Beef and Lamb on sale or clearance. What I originally planned for the specific cuts of meat has changed! AND I am thankful, yes, I said that ~ThanKfulL! Desperate times make us think in new ways! Over the past few weeks, we have needed to click on the creative cooking button and prepare unique combinations.
WOW…just wow…my new #coronacooking adventure has proven that different cuts of Aussie Beef and Lamb are versatile! I would never have thought of taking an Aussie butterflied leg of lamb and mince it in my food processor to get a gorgeous chunky ground lamb. I love this technique now…super flavorful and tender. The minced lamb can be used in any of your ground pork or beef dishes. A 3-pound lamb roast, minced, and seasoned can make two totally different dinners! Check our my recipes that use the same minced or ground lamb!
I could chat for a long time cuz I sure am not going anywhere!
BuT LeT’s CooK!
MAKE ONCE SERVE TWICE SPICED LAMB
Dinner 1:
Family-Style Aussie Spiced Lamb on Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf
Dinner 2:
Easy Peasy Potato & Peas Aussie Lamb Hand Pies
Family-Style Aussie Spiced Lamb on Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf
INGREDIENTS (will make 2 family dinners)
For Spiced Lamb:
1 (3-pound) Aussie Butterflied Leg of Lamb, minced in food processor
1 tablespoon cooking oil, canola, olive, coconut, or grapeseed
1 large chopped onion, yellow or white
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garam masala (optional)
1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic
1/2 tablespoon mild chili powder
1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika powder (optional)
1/2 tablespoon turmeric (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (15 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drain and reserve juice, as instructed
1 tablespoon apple vinegar, white vinegar, or lime juice
For Perfect Instant Pot Rice & Spinach Pilaf: 1 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice, rinsed 2 cups cold water
1/2 tablespoon cooking oil or butter
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, or desired amount
2 cup frozen spinach, thawed or 8 cups steamed fresh spinach
METHOD
Tip: Make Brown Rice Pilaf first
For The Spiced Lamb: Cut leg of lamb into chunks. Sprinkle all spices and salt over lamb chunks. In batches, place lamb chunks into food processor bowl and pulse until diced. Alternative: Dice by hand.
In a large skillet, on medium-high, heat cooking oil. Add onions and cook, stirring often, 4 minutes.
Add seasoned lamb, and cook on medium-high, stirring often, 4-5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and green chilies, and simmer, 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar or lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Divide spiced lamb into two equal portions. Reserve half of the spiced lamb for hand pies or an alternative healthy side-dish (see options above).
For Perfect Brown Rice Spinach Pilaf: Place brown rice, water, cooking oil, and granulated garlic into Instant Pot. Secure lid on Instant Pot. Adjust Venting Knob to the Sealing Position. Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes then Natural Release for 5 minutes. Turn Venting Knob to Vent position. Once the steam has completely released, and open lid carefully and stir in lemon juice, salt, and spinach. Adjust seasoning.
Serve: Fluff brown rice onto a serving platter. Top with half of the Spiced Lamb. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Servings: 4-6
Link to Optional Serving Ideas: Easy Peasy Potato & Peas Aussie Lamb Hand Pies
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Family-Style Aussie Spiced Lamb on Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf
