Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground lamb
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (10-ounce) package yellow rice mix (such as Vigo)
  • 2 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Method

  • Cook lamb in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until lamb is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain in a colander.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add lamb, cinnamon, and next 6 ingredients to vegetable mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Place lamb mixture in a serving bowl; sprinkle with mint and pine nuts.