Lamb Pitas With Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Pitas With Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds lamb stew meat (3/4-inch pieces); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 medium cucumber; 1 cup plain yogurt; 16 pita pocket halves, warmed; 4 plum tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb stew meat (3/4-inch pieces)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
16 pita pocket halves, warmed
4 plum tomatoes, sliced

1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown lamb in batches. Transfer lamb to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, reserving drippings in skillet.
2
In drippings, saute onion over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in wine, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and basil. Add to lamb. Cook, covered, on low until lamb is tender, 6-8 hours.
3
To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with yogurt and remaining salt. Fill pita halves with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt mixture.
4
Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pounds lamb stew meat (3/4-inch pieces), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Lamb Pitas With Yogurt Sauce 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.

Lamb Pitas With Yogurt Sauce

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