Ground Lamb

Australian lamb is considered to be among the very best in the world. But why, exactly, does Trader Joe’s Ground Lamb from Down Under get us so head-over-heels? It’s all about how it’s raised. Out on the green, rolling pastures of the Australian countryside, our supplier’s lambs graze on lush grasses, which allows them to attain an ideal fat-to-lean ratio for a light and mild flavor, and marvelous, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s the kind of difference that, once you take it home and cook it, you can taste immediately—a level of quality that raises the bar with every bite.

It’s also the kind of difference that makes it ideal for plussing up all kinds of everyday protein applications. Making some burgers from scratch? Mixing in a bit of Ground Lamb will add a satisfyingly succulent element with ease. Lasagna’s on the menu? Brown up some lamb into your ragu, for a remakably elevated entrée. And that’s before we get into its uses in Mediterranean cuisine: for a quick and easy kofta kebab, mix a package of Ground Lamb with breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and a few pinches of cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon, then form into cylinder, thread onto some skewers, and grill.