Careme

Ingredients

• Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz $9.99 sale (reg $11.99)
• Simple Truth Organic® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 12 oz $2.99
• Simple Truth Organic® Roma Tomatoes 2 medium tomatoes, diced $3.99 (16 oz)
• Organic Jumbo Sweet Onion 1/2 onion, thinly sliced $2.49/lb
• Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, grated/minced $2.79 (3 ct)
• Organic Ginger Root (optional) 1/2 tsp grated (optional, for brightness) $5.99/lb
• Olive oil 2–3 tbsp, divided
• Ground cumin 1 tsp
• Smoked paprika (or sweet paprika) 1 tsp
• Dried oregano 1/2 tsp
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) pinch
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Lemon (or vinegar) 1/2 lemon (or 1 tbsp vinegar)
• Plain yogurt (optional for serving) 1/2 cup
• Fresh herbs (parsley/dill/mint—optional) a small handful, chopped

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan. Set a large skillet on the stove.
2. Roast carrots: Toss baby carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast 18–22 minutes, tossing once, until browned and tender.
3. Mix köfte: In a bowl, combine ground lamb, 1 clove garlic, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, plenty of black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. (Optional: add 1/2 tsp grated ginger.) Mix gently just until combined.
4. Shape: Form into 8 small logs/oval patties (about 1-inch thick).
5. Sear: Heat skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear köfte 3–4 minutes per side (6–8 minutes total) until browned and cooked through (or just slightly pink if you prefer). Reduce heat if they’re browning too fast.
6. Tomato-onion salad: Toss tomatoes and sliced onion with remaining garlic clove, lemon juice (or vinegar), 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Add herbs if using.
7. Serve: Plate roasted carrots, add köfte, and pile on the tomato-onion salad. Spoon yogurt alongside (or drizzle over) for a cool contrast.