Lamb Or Beef Kebab Pitas With Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Lamb Or Beef Kebab Pitas With Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kebab; 1 lb ground lamb (preferably leg, with all the fat) or 1 lb ground chuck; 1 small red onion, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (well-rubbed between your fingers); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; salt and pepper; For the Tzatziki; 1 cup Greek yogurt (no other yoghurt will do) or 1 cup sour cream; 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 5 fresh mint leaves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced; 1/4 cup cucumber, grated, squeezed dry (unpeeled, washed); salt; Garnish; fresh tomato, thinly-sliced; thinly sliced red onion; minced parsley; grilled pita bread

Servings: persons

Kebab
1 lb ground lamb (preferably leg, with all the fat) or 1 lb ground chuck
1 small red onion, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or 2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon dried oregano (well-rubbed between your fingers)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
For the Tzatziki
1 cup Greek yogurt (no other yoghurt will do) or 1 cup sour cream
1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
5 fresh mint leaves, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
1/4 cup cucumber, grated, squeezed dry (unpeeled, washed)
salt
Garnish
fresh tomato, thinly-sliced
thinly sliced red onion
minced parsley
grilled pita bread

1
In a bowl, knead together all the kebab ingredients. Form into sausages of about 4-5 inches in length. Cover and leave in the fridge for about an hour.
2
Prepare the Tzatziki: In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F (this is also great on the bbq).
4
Grill the kebabs until brown and crusty on all sides, and cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
5
Get some grilled pita breads.
6
Place 1 or 2 kebabs inside each pita and add some slices of tomato, onion, some tzatziki, and a generous sprinkling of parlsey.
7
Roll up as tightly as you can without mushing up your sandwich, and wrap a piece of aluminum foil around bottom to catch any drips.
8
Enjoy one of the best sandwiches you've ever had.

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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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kebab, 1 lb ground lamb (preferably leg, with all the fat) or 1 lb ground chuck, 1 small red onion, finely minced, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Lamb Or Beef Kebab Pitas With Tzatziki 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.

Lamb Or Beef Kebab Pitas With Tzatziki

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