# Weeknight Lamb & Red Lentil Curry

A one-pan dinner featuring ground American lamb and red lentils in a rich curry sauce.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground american lamb
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole yellow onion
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1-2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 medium carrots
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup red lentils
- 4 cup broth or water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- wedge lime (optional)
- cilantro (optional)

## Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the ground lamb, and cook until browned, letting the moisture evaporate.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and spices (curry powder, cumin, chili flakes), and cook until the onion is softened.
3. Add the grated ginger, carrots, and red curry paste, stirring to combine.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, washed red lentils, and liquid (broth or water).
5. Simmer until the lentils are soft and the curry is thick.
6. Stir in the coconut milk.
7. Serve with rice, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDuFvFFx/
- Creator: americanlambboard
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b1badf54-6b70-4aa1-9793-de5eb9df664d
- Extracted: 2026-08-22

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