Careme

Ingredients

• Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 1 lb $10.49/lb (sale)
• Carrots 1 lb, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch coins $1.69/lb
• Cucumber 1, diced $0.99 each
• Fresh Roma Tomato 2 medium (about 1/2 lb), diced $2.79/lb
• Garlic 2 cloves, grated/minced $1.50 each
• Organic Cilantro (or parsley) 1/2 bunch, chopped (use to taste) $1.99 each
• Fresh Organic Limes - Each (or lemon) 1 lime (or 1/2 lemon) $1.29 each

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Peel and slice 1 lb carrots into 1/2-inch coins. Dice 1 cucumber. Dice 2 Roma tomatoes (about 1/2 lb). Mince or grate 2 garlic cloves. Chop 1/2 bunch cilantro (use more if you love it). Zest and juice 1 lime.
2. Roast carrots: Toss 1 lb carrots with 1 Tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin (pantry). Spread on a sheet pan and roast until browned and tender, 20–25 minutes, tossing once halfway.
3. Mix salad: In a bowl, combine diced 1 cucumber + diced 2 Roma tomatoes + 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro. Dress with 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste. Set aside so it gets juicy.
4. Make lamb patties: In a bowl, mix 1 lb ground lamb with 1 minced/grated garlic clove (from the 2 cloves), 1 tsp ground cumin (pantry), 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (pantry), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Form into 6 small patties (they cook faster and stay juicy).
5. Sear lamb: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tsp oil if the pan is dry. Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (160°F) or to your preferred doneness (ground lamb is best cooked through). Transfer to a plate to rest 2 minutes.
6. Quick garlic pan drizzle (optional but big flavor): Lower heat to medium. Add remaining garlic clove (from the 2 cloves) to the lamb drippings and cook 20 seconds. Add 2 Tbsp water and scrape up browned bits. Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze of lime and 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro. Spoon over patties.
7. Serve: Plate lamb patties with roasted carrots and the cucumber–tomato salad. Spoon any salad juices over the carrots—delicious.
8. Checklist: Oven + stove methods; protein + veg; WA early-March seasonal-friendly (carrots, cabbage-family alternatives, citrus; cucumber/tomato are less seasonal but small amounts for freshness); avoids recent curry/soup/pasta/fajita/seafood patterns by featuring lamb patties and roast veg + fresh salad.