Greek Goulash Recipe

Name: Greek Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 pinches ground cinnamon; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, grated; 1 small eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1/4-inch dice; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in towel; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, chopped; 1 lemon, zested; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1/2 lb orzo pasta; 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pinches ground cinnamon
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 small eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1/4-inch dice
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in towel
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, chopped
1 lemon, zested
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 lb orzo pasta
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Cut pita rounds into 6 wedges each with knife or kitchen scissors. Scatter wedges onto a baking sheet and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Season with salt and bake 10 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and cool.
3
Heat a large high sided skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium- high heat until oil ripples. Add beef or lamb, brown and crumble meat, about 5 minutes. Season the meat with salt, pepper, oregano, cinnamon. Add the onions, garlic and eggplant and cook 6 to 7 minutes then stir in spinach and tomato sauce. Simmer a few minutes and adjust seasonings.
4
Chop olives with lemon zest and parsley - Greek Gremolata!
5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to box instructions.
6
Drain orzo and combine with meat goulash. Top bowls of goulash with feta cheese and olive gremolata.
7
Serve with pita bread.

1199

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 pinches ground cinnamon, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Goulash

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