SPICED GROUND LAMB PITAS
Ground lamb seasoned with spices like oregano, coriander and paprika takes center stage on a warm pita! A spicy greek yogurt sauce drizzled over top creates a creamy, herby bite.
Provided by Cayla Atha
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a skillet, warm 1 tbs. olive oil over medium high heat. Add ground lamb, breaking up with wooden spoon.
- In small bowl, combine all the spices (salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, coriander and nutmeg). When lamb has almost fully cooked (some parts still pink), add spices and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the spicy yogurt sauce and season with salt and pepper. Chop any additional veggies you're using for pita toppings. Warm pitas in damp paper towels for 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Assemble pitas by layering either hummus or spicy yogurt sauce first, then lay avocado slices on one side and greens on the other (if using). Then add a scoop of the seasoned ground lamb and top with more yogurt sauce and feta!
LAMB GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE AND SPICY SOUR CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Brianna Jenkins
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 gyros
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed lamb with the garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and lemon juice. Coat the lamb completely. Let the lamb marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over high heat and drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the lamb with 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the lamb to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 4 minutes on each side.
- Heat the pita bread in a dry pan or in the microwave for just a few seconds until warm and pliable. On each piece of bread, lay a few pieces of lamb, some tomato slices, lettuce, feta and a spoonful of each sauce. Transfer to a serving platter, fold and enjoy!
- To make Tzatziki sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, mint, dill, lemon zest, and yogurt. Season with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
- Yield: about 2 cups
- To make Spicy Sour Cream Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, lemon, and sriracha sauce together until completely blended. Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
- Yield: about 1 cup
SPICED MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB PATTIES WITH PITA AND YOGURT
Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices you should already have on your shelf and you can play around, adding fresh or dried mint, grated onion, or a pinch of cinnamon. And if you like a garlicky yogurt sauce, by all means, add a minced clove.
Provided by Kristin Donnelly
Categories Sandwich Ground Lamb Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Coriander Cumin Sandwich Theory
Yield Makes 4 to 6 pita sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce:
- In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the patties and pita:
- In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm
- Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
- Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.
LAHMACUN (TURKISH SPICED LAMB PITA)
This traditional Turkish dish dates back to before the Ottoman Empire and is a variation of a traditional Arabic dish, lahm bi'ajin (meat with dough). Another variation that might be more known internationally is the Gyro from Greece.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the onions and cook until they are soft. Add the spices and ground lamb, cook until the meat is evenly browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt and parsley, cook for another minute. Set aside to cool. Can be made ahead.
- When ready to cook, heat a griddle or large cast iron pan very hot. To four pitas, divide lamb mixture and top each pita with mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. One at a time, place on grill and heat for 5 minutes. Remove to plate.
- Put 1/4 of the parsley, onions and tomatoes on the pita. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top. Roll the pita up like a crepe. Wrap it in parchment to make it easier to eat or spear it with a toothpick to keep it closed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.6, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 1137.4, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 27.6
SPICED GROUND LAMB PITA RECIPE
Spiced Ground Lamb Pita Recipe take your favorite Mediterranean inspired ingredients and pairs them up with ground lamb. The ground lamb is cooked in rich, warm spices that works nicely with the cool, creamy tzatziki sauce. Spread the tzatziki sauce on a pita, top with feta and the Greek style topping and enjoy this Mediterranean style taco!
Provided by Julia
Categories Mediterranean
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- FOR THE LAMB: In a large skillet heat the olive oil {or ghee} over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent. Add the ground lamb and turn to medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to break apart the ground lamb and let it begin to cook. Add the paprika, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, clove and cayenne pepper to the lamb and continue to cook until the lamb is cooked through and no pink is left. Remove from the stove and drain excess fat. FOR THE TACOS: On a large cutting board lay out your pita bread or flatbread. Spread an even layer of tzatziki on each pita. Layer on the lamb, feta cheese and top with the Greek topping. You also can add pine nuts {opptional}. Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce.
LAMB PITA SANDWICHES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add the coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the spice mixture to the lamb stew meat and use tongs to coat the meat in the spices. Set aside.
- Heat an electric pressure cooker to the sauté setting and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pot. Once the oil is shimmering, add the stew meat in batches, being sure not to overcrowd the pot. Brown the meat on all sides, about 4 minutes, then remove to a plate. Add an additional tablespoon of oil, if needed, before adding another batch of meat. Once all the meat has been browned and removed from the pot, add the red wine to deglaze, stirring and scraping the bottom to release any brown bits stuck to the base of the pot. Once the alcohol smell has burned off, 1 to 2 minutes, add the canned diced tomatoes and the browned meat. Stir to combine.
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker and seal. Set to high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once at high pressure cook for 15 minutes then allow the pressure cooker to naturally release for 10 minutes before manually venting the rest.
- While the lamb cooks, add the fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, dill, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to a medium bowl. Toss to combine and set aside until ready to assemble.
- To assemble, slice each pita in half and open to create a pocket. Slather each side of the pocket with hummus, then add in a few pieces of romaine lettuce, covering the hummus. Next add a few spoonfuls of the cucumber-onion mixture and top with a few pieces of cooked lamb. Continue the process with the remaining ingredients.
HUMMUS BOWLS WITH SPICED LAMB
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring the chickpeas and their liquid to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Drain, reserving the liquid. Set aside 1/4 cup chickpeas for topping. Process the remaining chickpeas in a food processor with 1/2 cup chickpea liquid, the tahini, half of the garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and salt to make a silky puree, scraping down the sides as needed, 2 to 3 minutes. If the hummus is too thick, add more chickpea liquid 1 tablespoon at a time; season with salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour off all but about 3 tablespoons drippings. Stir in the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, the paprika, cinnamon and allspice; cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and simmer until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and half of the herbs.
- Divide the hummus among bowls. Top with the lamb mixture, the reserved chickpeas, remaining herbs and a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve with pita and cucumber salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Fat 44 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 1453 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Sugar 8 grams, Protein 36 grams
SPICY LAMB SHISH KEBABS WITH GREEK PITA BREAD
Make and share this Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs With Greek Pita Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h36m
Yield 6 kebobs, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the paprika, cumin, allspice, garlic and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Add the lamb and stir until evenly coated.
- Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Thread the lamb and zucchini onto 12 long metal skewers and brush with oil.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill the kebabs over moderately high heat, turning, until the lamb is browned outside and medium-rare inside, 6 minutes.
- Serve the lamb kebabs with Warm Greek pita bread.
SPICED LAMB IN PITA
Categories Sandwich Lamb Sauté Quick & Easy Lunch Spice Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings (can be doubled)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl; blend well. Shape lamb mixture into four 1/4-inch-thick patties. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb patties and sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Cut each pita bread in half; fill each half with lamb patty.
MOROCCAN LAMB IN PITA
My husband fancies himself as king of the grill. He makes these delicious and spicy lamb burgers and they are always a hit with our friends and family.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 54m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Add all the seasoning mix ingredients to a dry heavy sauce or saute pan over medium heat.
- Stir for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant; remove from heat source.
- In a big mixing bowl, add the lamb, seasoning mix, and 3 tablespoons cold water.
- Gently mix together with your hands (don't overwork the meat).
- Wet your hands and shape mixture into 4 patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick each.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill.
- Right before you are ready to grill: whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Lighty spray or brush the patties with olive oil.
- Grill over medium direct heat for 7-9 minutes (medium-doneness), turn once half-way through gill time.
- Place lamb patties inside pita pockets and add a large spoonful of yogurt sauce.
- Slip in a little lettuce and tomato and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 109.5, Sodium 828.2, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 31.1
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