Greek-Style Lamb Burritos Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Lamb Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground lean lamb; 1/2 c. regular-strength chicken broth; 1 large (1/2 lb.) onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 large (1/2 lb.) red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 tsp. each: sugar and ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. each: ground cloves and ground nutmeg; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1/8 tsp. liquid hot pepper seasoning; 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas; salt; unflavored nonfat yoghurt

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground lean lamb
1/2 c. regular-strength chicken broth
1 large (1/2 lb.) onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 large (1/2 lb.) red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. each: sugar and ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. each: ground cloves and ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/8 tsp. liquid hot pepper seasoning
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
salt
unflavored nonfat yoghurt

1
Crumble lamb into 10 to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until meat is well browned.
2
With a slotted spoon, transfer lamb from pan.
3
Discard drippings and wipe pan clean with paper towel.
4
To pan, add broth, onion, garlic and bell pepper. Stir occasionally on high heat until pan is almost dry, then stir often until dark brown bits stick in pan.
5
Stir bits free with 2 to 3 tablespoons water.
6
Repeat until brown bits form, then deglaze pan again with 2 to 3 tablespoons water.
7
Repeat this step until onions have a deep, rich brown color, about 15 minutes total.
8
Return lamb to pan along with tomato sauce, 1 cup water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, lemon juice, parsley and hot pepper seasoning.
9
Stir to free browned bits.
10
Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until mixture is reduced to about 3 cups, 15 to 20 minutes.

1141

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground lean lamb, 1/2 c. regular-strength chicken broth, 1 large (1/2 lb.) onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Lamb Burritos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek-Style Lamb Burritos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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