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Ground Lamb Stir Fry (30-Minute Recipe)

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Erin Lynch

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March 6, 2025

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This easy Ground Lamb Stir Fry will be on your dinner table in a flash. Serve it over rice for a wholesome meal that will bring some excitement to your weeknight cooking routine.

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  • Ingredients needed
  • What is the best cut of lamb for stir-fry?
  • Recipe variations
  • What to serve with it
  • Wine pairings
  • Full Recipe

Who’s ready for a dinner that’s on the table in 30-minutes flat? That’s pretty much a requirement in my book if I’m going to be cooking on a weeknight.

I’ve got lots of speedy dishes in my repertoire that are on regular repeat at our house: BLT Pasta, Chicken Piccata, Pad Kee Mao – but, I’m always on the quest to find new and amazing dishes to add into that rotation…

Why you’ll love it

This tasty Lamb Stir Fry has sizzling crispy ground lamb, spicy numbing Sichuan peppercorns and fresh cilantro and it will be on your table in less than 30-minutes. Perfect for those nights when you’re feeling on the verge of just throwing in the towel and ordering takeout.

Another great thing about this dish is that there are no fancy, hard-to-find, exotic ingredients involved, except maybe the Sichuan peppercorns, but you can find them in a lot of grocery stores now. These peppercorns have a citrus like flavor, and produce a numbing sensation, though they don’t pack much heat.

If you’re unable to find them, go ahead and swap them out with some black pepper and ground coriander. Or you can skip them altogether.

Ingredients needed

Ingredients for lamb stir fry laid on counter - limes, peppercorns, scallions, and garlic.
  • Ground Lamb
  • Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
  • Canola oil
  • Garlic
  • Jalapeno
  • Cumin
  • Green Beans
  • Soy Sauce
  • Lime Juice
  • Brown Sugar
  • Cilantro
  • Green Onions

Note: For a flavor alternative, try swapping out the regular soy sauce for some kecap manis (sweet soy sauce).

What is the best cut of lamb for stir-fry?

I like to use ground lamb in this recipe for convenience. It cooks quickly and is easy to prepare. However, sliced leg of lamb or lamb rump will also work.

Overhead close up of lamb curry in bowl with chopsticks and lime wedges.

Recipe variations

  • Vegetables – Swap out the green beans for some slices of bell pepper, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and/or asparagus.
  • Meat – Instead of ground lamb, you can use strips of lamb, or ground beef or turkey.
  • Flavors – Add in some fresh grated ginger, swap out the Sichuan peppercorns for some chilli flakes, add some sesame oil, or add in a splash of rice wine vinegar for some extra tang.

What to serve with it

  • I  like to serve this Lamb Stir Fry on a bed of rice – I love jasmine rice paired with this dish, but if you want something a bit more hearty, swap it out for some brown rice, or whichever rice you prefer. For convenience I like making rice in the instant pot or rice cooker.
  • It would also be delicious served over noodles.
  • Or, try one of these 30+ Sides for Stir Fry.

Wine pairings

  • Pinot Noir
  • Petite Sirah
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Lamb Stir Fry

30-Minute Ground Lamb Stir Fry with Green Beans will be on your dinner table in a hurry. Serve it over rice for a wholesome meal that will bring some excitement to your weeknight cooking routine.
5 from 11 votes
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Small Skillet
  • Large Skillet
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded and thinly sliced)
  • 2 Tablespoons cumin
  • ⅔ pound green beans (trimmed (a few large handfuls))
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, toast the peppercorns over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds; let cool. Transfer the peppercorns to a mortar or spice grinder and grind to a powder. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lamb, jalapeno, cumin, sichuan peppercorns and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up with spoon and pressing firmly to help brown, until fully cooked and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blanch beans by boiling for 45 seconds, then draining and setting aside.
  • In a small bowl combine soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Combine cooked lamb with blanched green beans, soy mixture, cilantro, and green onions and toss to combine.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with additional lime wedges on the side.
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This post was originally published in 2020. It was updated in 2023 to add new information. The recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

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7 responses

  1. Katie C
    January 23, 2020

    The lamb and beans look like a great combination. Do you think subbing in quinoa for the rice would take away from the overall dish? (I’m not against rice, just a big fan of quinoa.)

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    1. Erin
      January 26, 2020

      Definitely not Katie – I think that’s a great swap!

      Reply
  2. Torrey Peacock
    July 10, 2020

    5 stars
    Delicious, quick, and easy. Tasted like restaurant food. I did sub coriander for the Szechuan pepper, but otherwise made as written.

    Reply
  3. Lucy B
    December 9, 2020

    Trying tonight, thanks for an American lamb recipe that’s easy to make!

    Reply
  4. Becky
    March 23, 2021

    I made this for my my boyfriend the other night and we both LOOOOOVED. You’re my new favorite food blog!!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      March 26, 2021

      Thank you so much Becky!

      Reply
  5. Nard
    February 3, 2025

    5 stars
    So Tasty and flavorful. Whole family loved it. Quick and easy

    Reply

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