Fancy something different tonight? Try these budget-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired lamb skewers that are easy to make and tasty — one grill, super fast to make, and full of smoky flavors.
I’m in love with pistachios! Not sure how it started, but my passion for pistachios has grown even more after I had this pistachio pesto. Remember this one?
I made a jar of pistachio pesto and had it over pasta, fried eggs, and grilled sandwiches. I want to put pistachios on everything. It was so good, and I am craving another serving now, and I thought it’s a good idea to raise my game. So here I am, first time cooking lamb. Some people, including myself, have a love-hate relationship with lamb. It’s okay, but it requires some love and attention to cook lamb…or you will end up disappointed with the result.
Another issue with this recipe is grilling. It’s Spring, but the weather has been windy and a bit cold lately, which merely translates to … let me stay comfy inside. And I am glad I found this Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing Grill (pstt…it’s on sale now). It’s a lifesaver, yo! And I love everything about this. It’s easy to use, to clean, and doesn’t take too much space on the countertop.
So this recipe has both – love and pistachios. It has all the flavors you want in one bite, and the fun part is using a rosemary sprig as your stick. How fun is that? Have you ever cooked lamb before?
Pistachio Lamb Skewers
Description
Fancy something different tonight? Try these budget-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired lamb skewers that are easy to make and tasty. One grill, super fast to make, and full of smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 3/4 cupgood handful shelled pistachio nuts, crushed
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp gr. cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except rosemary sprigs, in a bowl and combine until the mixture blends.
- Get a rosemary sprigs and shape the meat around and along the sprig.
- Grill the skewers on to its highest setting until nicely golden on all sides.
- For garnish: warm your flatbreads for 30 seconds on your griddle pan. And add your favorite salad to a plate.
… and here is another best part…a giveaway! This Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing Grill is on sale on Amazon, but one of you can win this one too! This is how:
What a fun recipe! I’ve totally been meaning to use rosemary as a skewer sometime. I love the flavors you’ve got going on here, too, Linda! Pass me a skewer, please! (Also, that grill looks mighty cool…especially for rainy nights. Or even for snowy nights in the winter!) Thanks for sharing this one! Oh, and my favorite slow cooker recipe? Probably some sort of hearty beef stew. Yum!
Thank you, David! I also love hearty beef stew especially on rainy days ?
This reminds me of when we lived in Greece. I will be making this as soon as I get some lamb.
Wow, I wish I got a chance like you to go to Greece and try their delicacies next time ?
That looks delicious! I don’t use a slow cooker very often and mostly for desserts and stews. One of my favorite slow cooker dishes is Indian pudding — slow cooker makes it so much easier!
Thank you, Marty!
Whoa! What cool and fun recipe! Will definitely be using rosemary as skewers next time I make ground meat kebabs!
That sounds good, Sarani!
I have never tried, but it looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks, Brittany!
My favorite slow cooker recipe is baby back ribs. They come out tender and fall right off the bone.
you’ve done it again! these look AMAZING! My mouth is salivating!
Thanks, Rachel!
I love cajun stew
i like pork roast in the slow cooker some onion lipton soup mix and put onions and carrots and potatoes and let it cook
Such a gorgeous lamb dish, I don’t usually make lamb but this looks great 🙂
-Sarah
http://www.myfrostedlife.com
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Thank you, Sarah!
My favorite slow cooker recipe is skirt steak with lots of spices, onions, and water. It’s delicious with rice or in a taco shell.
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i like curry chicken
I love this recipe and so will my kids. I am always looking for new recipes for my grill. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Quinn!
My favorite slow cooker recipe is my dad’s homemade chili. It’s so good!
I love making a pork butt roast, with cranberry/ orange sauce in the crock pot. So very good!
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My favorite slow cooker recipe is pork carnitas.
i love crockpot pork chops
For a slow cooker, I like beef tips. They come out so tender you don’t even have to chew them!!
slow cooker applesauce!