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Warm Spiced Sliced Lamb with Onions

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Difficulty 2/5

Quick warm spiced sliced lamb with caramelized onions—ready in 25 minutes. Simple spices, lemon finish. Great weeknight or dinner-for-two recipe.

Why this recipe works

A fast, flavorful skillet dish of thinly sliced lamb with spiced, caramelized onions. It suits busy weeknights or anyone wanting a simple, protein-forward meal with bright lemon finish. This recipe relies on basic spices and quick technique—no marinating required, and it’s ready in about 25 minutes.

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Key takeaways

Thin slices cook in minutes—avoid overcooking.
Toast spices with the onions for deeper flavor.
Serve immediately for best texture and warmth.

Recipe guide

A fast, flavorful skillet dish of thinly sliced lamb with spiced, caramelized onions. It suits busy weeknights or anyone wanting a simple, protein-forward meal with bright lemon finish. This recipe relies on basic spices and quick technique—no marinating required, and it’s ready in about 25 minutes.

Ready in 25 minutes with pantry spices and a lemon finish.

  • Thin slices cook in minutes—avoid overcooking.
  • Toast spices with the onions for deeper flavor.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and warmth.

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

500 g thinly sliced lamb; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp lemon juice.

Quick method

Pat lamb dry. Heat oil over medium-high, add onions and cook 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, pepper and salt and stir briefly to toast. Add lamb in a single layer and cook 3–5 minutes, stirring, until just browned. Drizzle lemon juice, toss, rest 1–2 minutes and serve warm.

Serving ideas & notes

Serve over rice, flatbread, or a salad. For more caramelization, cook onions a little longer before adding spices. Don’t overcook the lamb—thin slices cook very fast.

Ingredients

  • 500 g thinly sliced lamb
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Slice onions thinly and separate into rings or strips.
  2. Pat lamb slices dry and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt over the onions and stir to toast the spices briefly.
  6. Add the lamb slices in a single layer and cook quickly, stirring, until just browned and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes.
  7. Drizzle lemon juice over the lamb and onions and toss to combine.
  8. Remove from heat, let rest 1–2 minutes, then serve warm.

FAQs

Can I use thicker lamb cuts? Yes—slice thin or cut into small strips and increase cooking time slightly until cooked through.
How to make this ahead? Cook fully, cool, and refrigerate up to 48 hours. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of oil or in the oven.
Any good spice variations? Try smoked paprika, a pinch of cinnamon, or a dash of chili flakes for heat; adjust quantities to taste.