Moroccan Lamb in Pita

Name: Moroccan Lamb in Pita
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 54 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 566.99 g ground lamb; 4 pita pockets; 236.59 ml torn lettuce leaf; 118.29 ml diced tomato; 2.46 ml kosher salt; 2.46 ml ground ginger; 1.23 ml ground cumin; 1.23 ml turmeric; 1.23 ml ground cinnamon; 1.23 ml ground allspice; 1.23 ml fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1.23 ml ground cardamom; 0.61 ml crumbled saffron thread; 177.44 ml plain yogurt; 29.58 ml finely chopped red onions; 14.79 ml finely chopped fresh dill; 14.79 ml finely chopped of fresh mint; 14.79 ml fresh lime juice; 14.79 ml extra virgin olive oil; 2.46 ml fresh ground black pepper; 1.23 ml kosher salt

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"My husband fancies himself as king of the grill. He makes these delicious and spicy lamb burgers and they are always a hit with our friends and family."

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Ready In:: 54mins
Ingredients:: 21
Serves:: 4

ingredients

566.99 g ground lamb
4 pita pockets
236.59 ml torn lettuce leaf
118.29 ml diced tomato
Seasoning Mix
2.46 ml kosher salt
2.46 ml ground ginger
1.23 ml ground cumin
1.23 ml turmeric
1.23 ml ground cinnamon
1.23 ml ground allspice
1.23 ml fresh coarse ground black pepper
1.23 ml ground cardamom
0.61 ml crumbled saffron thread
Sauce
177.44 ml plain yogurt
29.58 ml finely chopped red onions
14.79 ml finely chopped fresh dill
14.79 ml finely chopped of fresh mint
14.79 ml fresh lime juice
14.79 ml extra virgin olive oil
2.46 ml fresh ground black pepper
1.23 ml kosher salt

directions

Add all the seasoning mix ingredients to a dry heavy sauce or saute pan over medium heat.
Stir for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant; remove from heat source.
In a big mixing bowl, add the lamb, seasoning mix, and 3 tablespoons cold water.
Gently mix together with your hands (don't overwork the meat).
Wet your hands and shape mixture into 4 patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick each.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill.
Right before you are ready to grill: whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Lighty spray or brush the patties with olive oil.
Grill over medium direct heat for 7-9 minutes (medium-doneness), turn once half-way through gill time.
Place lamb patties inside pita pockets and add a large spoonful of yogurt sauce.
Slip in a little lettuce and tomato and serve.

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Reviews

I used a lamb roast to make souvlaki last night and added your seasoning mix to the lamb strips. I cut the salt in half, omitted the cinnamon and saffron, and added 1 teaspoon chili powder. The resulting mix tasted exactly like the spices on the chicken shawarma wraps from one of my favorite restaurants, Jerusalem Gardens in Ann Arbor, MI. Delicious!

A Messy Cook
I enjoyed this. It is like a middle eastern gyro. I used two blade cuts, trimmed the fat and ground them up in the food processor (they were on sale.) I didn't form the patties, but just let the meat be loose. I did add cucumber to the sauce.

tara portee
Can I just say that everyone is sleeping on this recipe. I totally shocked my husband at dinnertime. Definitely a keeper, I used naan bread instead and cucumbers and onions. I will try pita next time. Thank you!

foodmama
I just made the lamb patties from this recipe and loved the seasoning. Absolutely tops. They are great in a pita or on their own with a dip. Really nice mix of spices.

Sackville