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.
PRESSURE-COOKER LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE
The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own Greek gyro stand in the kitchen! -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown lamb in batches. Add wine to pressure cooker. Cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel. Add onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and basil. Return lamb to pressure cooker., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Press cancel., Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Add tomato paste; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press cancel., To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with yogurt and remaining salt. Fill pitas with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE
The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own Greek gyro stand in the kitchen. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown lamb in batches. Transfer lamb to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, reserving drippings in skillet., In drippings, saute onion over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in wine, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and basil. Add to lamb. Cook, covered, on low until lamb is tender, 6-8 hours., To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with yogurt and remaining salt. Fill pita halves with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges
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.
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
More about "spiced lamb in pita recipes"
SPICED GROUND LAMB PITAS RECIPE - THE SAVVY SPOON
From thesavvyspoon.com
Category Main CourseTotal Time 15 minsEstimated Reading Time 3 mins
- 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!
MOROCCAN LAMB MEATBALLS | RECIPETIN EATS
From recipetineats.com
MARINATED GREEK LAMB SOUVLAKI RECIPE (SKEWERS) WITH PITA …
From mygreekdish.com
SPICED LAMB BURGER RECIPE | BON APPéTIT
From bonappetit.com
SPICED LAMB PITA POCKETS — JILLIAN RAE COOKS
From jillianraecooks.com
SPICED LAMB & BEEF TAGINE WITH COUSCOUS & PITA CHIPS
From blueapron.com
SPICED GROUND LAMB PITA RECIPE - A CEDAR SPOON
From acedarspoon.com
5/5 (2)Category MediterraneanServings 4Total Time 30 mins
SPICED LAMB IN TOASTED PITTA RECIPE | OLIVEMAGAZINE
From olivemagazine.com
BEST SPICED LAMB IN PITA RECIPES
From alicerecipes.com
35+ FAVORITE GROUND LAMB RECIPES (EASY + HEALTHY)
From platingsandpairings.com
SPICED LAMB PITA WITH WHIPPED FETA - SUPERIOR FARMS
From superiorfarms.com
SPICED LAMB PITA POCKETS RECIPE | AUSTRALIA'S BEST RECIPES
From bestrecipes.com.au
GROUND LAMB AND PITA RECIPES - SUPERCOOK
From supercook.com
SPICED LAMB PITA WRAPS - CHERRY ON MY SUNDAE
From cherryonmysundae.com
SPICED LAMB IN TOASTED PITA WITH TOMATO & RED ONION SALAD RECIPE
From foodrepublic.com
BEST SPICED LAMB PITA RECIPES | FOOD NETWORK CANADA
From foodnetwork.ca
SPICED LAMB PITA CHIPS WITH WHIPPED FETA | LINDSEY EATS
From lindseyeatsla.com
SPICED LAMB KOFTAS WITH FALL GRILLED VEGETABLES, PITA, AND RAITA
From kingsford.com
SPICED LAMB PITA BURGERS • THE VIEW FROM GREAT ISLAND
From theviewfromgreatisland.com
You'll also love