• Greekery - 10

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Fri Apr 26 16:39:00 2024
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    Title: Lamb Pitas w/Yogurt Sauce
    Categories: Lamb/mutton, Vegetables, Herbs, Breads, Dairy
    Yield: 8 servings

    2 tb Olive oil
    2 lb Lamb stew meat; in 3/4"
    - pieces
    1 lg Onion; chopped
    1 cl Garlic; minced
    1/3 c Tomato paste
    1/2 c Dry red wine
    1 1/4 ts Salt; divided
    1 ts Dried oregano
    1/2 ts Dried basil
    1 md Cucumber
    1 c Plain yogurt
    16 Pita pocket halves; warmed
    4 Plum tomatoes; sliced

    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.

    In drippings, cook and stir 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.

    To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly
    slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with
    yogurt and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Fill pita halves
    with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt
    mixture.

    Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

    Makes: 8 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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