Sarah Sandoval
@sarahsandoval
Mediterranean Lamb Pita Sandwiches
These Mediterranean Lamb Pita Sandwiches are a delicious and flavorful twist on loose meat sandwiches. Ground lamb is cooked with aromatic spices and served in warm pita bread, topped with a creamy feta sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, these sandwiches are sure to impress!
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Meal Type:lunch
- Diet:mediterranean
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:17
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time40 min.
- Total time65 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 pound
- 1/2 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 (6 ounce) container
- 3 ounces
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- to taste
- 6
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mediterranean Lamb Pita Sandwiches.
Step 1
Start by heating a generous splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once the oil is shimmering, add the ground lamb and let it cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally until it begins to crumble and brown.
Step 3
Next, toss in the minced onion and continue cooking until the lamb is nicely browned and the onions are tender.
Step 4
Don’t forget to drain any excess fat to keep your dish light and flavorful.
Step 5
Now, lower the heat to medium-low and add a burst of flavor with lemon zest, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, mix the lemon juice with water.
Step 8
Gradually pour in 1/4 cup of this mixture into the lamb, allowing it to cook until most of the liquid evaporates.
Step 9
Repeat this step, adding the liquid 1/4 cup at a time, until you’ve used it all and the meat is moist but not swimming in liquid.
Step 10
This process should take about 30 minutes, so feel free to enjoy the delicious aromas filling your kitchen.
Step 11
While the lamb is simmering to perfection, let’s whip up a creamy feta sauce.
Step 12
In a blender, combine yogurt, crumbled feta, a tablespoon of lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
Step 13
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, then season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 14
Once your lamb is ready, it’s time to serve! Spoon the savory lamb mixture onto warmed pita bread and generously drizzle with the luscious feta sauce.
Step 15
Enjoy this delightful dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for sharing with friends and family!.