Comfort-in-a-skillet: tender ground lamb in a savory gravy with sweet butternut and wilted kale, crowned with golden mashed potatoes. Cozy, fall-flavored, and weeknight-fast.
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Ingredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 8 oz $4.75 (sale $9.49/lb; use 8 oz)
- Organic Russet Potatoes 1 lb, peeled and cubed $1.69/lb
- Butternut Squash 8 oz, small dice $1.49/lb (≈$0.75 for 1/2 lb)
- Organic White Onion 1/2 small, finely diced $1.79 each (use 1/2)
- Organic Lacinato Kale 2 cups, chopped and ribs removed $2.79 each (use ~1/2 bunch)
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
- Tomato paste 1 tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp
- Low-sodium beef or chicken broth 1/2 cup
- Unsalted butter 2 tbsp (for mash)
- Milk (or warm stock) 1/3 cup (for mash)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Dried thyme (or fresh) 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Boil potatoes: Cover cubed potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, 12–15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Brown lamb: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 10–12 inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add lamb, season with salt/pepper, and cook 3–4 minutes, breaking up.
- Aromatics & veg: Stir in onion and butternut; cook 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and thyme; cook 1 minute.
- Make gravy: Stir in Worcestershire and broth; simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thick and squash is just tender. Fold in kale to wilt, 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.
- Mash: Drain potatoes well. Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Top & bake: Spread mash over lamb mixture, roughing up the surface. Bake 10 minutes, then broil 1–2 minutes to brown.
- Rest 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Health notes: Approx 740 kcal per serving. High-protein, veggie-forward filling (kale + squash). Can reduce butter to lighten.
Drink pairing: Washington Syrah or a medium-bodied Côtes du Rhône; beer: brown ale.