greek sloppy joe pitas in the slow cooker

Name: Greek Sloppy Joe Pitas in the Slow Cooker
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground lamb; 1 cup(s) chopped sweet onion (1 large); 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 15 ounce(s) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained; 15 ounce(s) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and cut up; 1/4 cup(s) dry red wine; 1 - bay leaf; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, crushed; 1 teaspoon(s) dried mint, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram, crushed; 6 - whole wheat or plain pita bread rounds, cut in half; - assorted toppers, such as crumbled feta cheese with tomatoes and basil or plain feta cheese, sliced cucumber, and/or sliced kalamata olives (optional)

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Aug 12, 2015

Pita pockets for the slow cooker, the dependable stuff-it bread for tumbling-ingredient sandwiches, are perfect for holding this joe made with Greece's ubiquitous lamb and trademark Mediterranean herbs.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 6 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield makes 12 pits halves

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground lamb
1 cup chopped sweet onion (1 large)
3 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounces can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
15 ounces can stewed tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 - bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
6 - whole wheat or plain pita bread rounds, cut in half
- assorted toppers, such as crumbled feta cheese with tomatoes and basil or plain feta cheese, sliced cucumber, and/or sliced kalamata olives (optional)

How To Make greek sloppy joe pitas in the slow cooker

Step 1

In a large skillet cook ground lamb, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat.

Step 2

In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker combine meat mixture, beans, tomatoes, wine, bay leaf, oregano, mint, salt, thyme, and marjoram.
Step 3

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Step 4

To serve, use a slotted spoon to spoon meat mixture into pita bread halves. If desired, add desired toppers.
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