spiced lamb pitas with yogurt sauce

Name: Spiced Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: ## FOR THE SAUCE; 1 cup(s) plain full-fat or low-fat yogurt; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill; salt & pepper to taste; ## FOR THE PATTIES; 2 pound(s) ground lamb; 2/3 cup(s) bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; ground pepper to taste; ## MISC.; 6 pitas rounds; extra chopped parsley or cilantro (optional); chopped lettuce (optional); sliced cucmbers (optional); sliced tomatoes (optional); diced red onion (optional)

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Aug 25, 2021

Ground lamb was on sale at ALDI. I bougth some and wanted to make something yummy with it. I'm not a huge fan of ground lamb, but I love this dish with ground chicken! You can make it with whatever ground meat you prefer.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Grill

yield 6 +

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE
1 cup plain full-fat or low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill
salt & pepper to taste
FOR THE PATTIES
2 pounds ground lamb
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
ground pepper to taste
MISC.
6 pitas rounds
extra chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)
chopped lettuce (optional)
sliced cucmbers (optional)
sliced tomatoes (optional)
diced red onion (optional)

How To Make spiced lamb pitas with yogurt sauce

Step 1

In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Add the 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley and chopped dill. Chill in fridge until ready to use.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together Lamb, bread crumbs, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Continue to mix with hands until thoroughly combined.
Step 3

Pat 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.
Step 4

Oil the grill grates and preheat the grill.
Step 5

Grill the patties over medium high heat about seven minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, completely cooked.
Step 6

While patties are grilling, wrap the pita in aluminum foil and place on an unused portion of the grill or throw in a warm oven until for 5 minutes or so or until warmed through.
Step 7

Place two lamb patties in pita, drizzle with yogurt sauce and sprinkle with more fresh parsley and fresh veggies of your choice, fold or wrap, and enjoy!
Step 8

Optional Directions for Rainiy day: Line the bottom of a broiler pan with aluminum foil (makes clean up easier) Then spray top with nonstick cooking spray. Place patties on broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat for about 6 minutes per side or until completely cooked.
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