Greek Lamb Bowls Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 787kcal

Lemon Orzo Bowls with ground lamb & tzatziki are a Greek-inspired healthy dinner that’s got the flavors of a gyro sandwich, all piled into one bowl.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, make the tzatziki sauce.
Place cucumber in a strainer and salt it with 1 tsp kosher salt. Let it drain for 20 minutes, then press out all of the excess liquids with the back of a spoon. Combine the cucumber with the yogurt, garlic, mint, dill and lemon juice, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and drizzle with olive oil. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
While the orzo is cooking, heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer, until fragrant.
Add lamb, cumin and oregano and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up with a spoon until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
Serve over the orzo. Garnish with tzatziki, feta, fresh mint & dill, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes, as desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Make Ahead: Store the tzatziki separately. When ready to eat, just pop the orzo and lamb into the microwave, then top with the sauce and veggies.

Variations

Lamb – Feel free to use your favorite cut of lamb here. You can also use ground beef or ground turkey or chicken.
Orzo – Feel free to swap out the orzo for my Greek Lemon Rice, plain rice, quinoa or even cauliflower rice.
Tzatziki – I made the tzatziki sauce from scratch. But you can also buy it pre-made in the store (look for it near the hummus). Or, swap in my Creamy Feta Dressing.
Toppings – Feel free to pile on your favorite toppings. Pickled onions, hummus, sliced peppers, mushrooms, arugula and spinach all make great options!