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greek lamb in pita pockets

(2 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
@Beegee1947
Necedah, WI

An excellent meal for people on the go.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For greek lamb in pita pockets

  • 1 sm. yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 sm. purple onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. ground lamb
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 C. Greek yogurt
  • 4 pita pocket breads, cut in half

How To Make greek lamb in pita pockets

  • 1
    Combine the yellow onion, garlic, tomato sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan.
  • 2
    Heat and stir over medium heat until the sauce boils.
  • 3
    Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4
    In a medium skillet, combine the purple onion, green onion, lamb, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • 5
    Mix well and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • 6
    Spread the yogurt inside each pita pocket and fill with equal portions of the lamb meat mixture.
  • 7
    Add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce to each pita pocket and serve immediately.
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