Spiced Lamb Pita Pockets
These spiced lamb pita pockets are a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The lamb is seasoned with a blend of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and then cooked until browned. The onion and garlic are added to the skillet and cooked until softened, and then the lamb mixture is spooned into the pita pockets. The pita pockets are then baked in the oven until heated through. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Lamb is a flavorful and versatile meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of our favorite ways to cook lamb is to grind it and use it in pita pockets. This recipe is inspired by the classic Turkish dish, lahmacun, which is a thin, crispy flatbread topped with ground lamb, vegetables, and spices. Our version of lahmacun is a bit easier to make, and it's just as delicious. We use ground lamb instead of ground beef, and we add a blend of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the meat. The onion and garlic add flavor and depth to the dish, and the pita pockets provide a sturdy base for the meat and vegetables.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 pita pockets
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the lamb over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook for 1 minute more.
  6. Spoon the lamb mixture into the pita pockets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pitas are heated through.
  8. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper gives the lamb a delicious flavor.
  • The onion and garlic add flavor and depth to the dish.
  • The pita pockets provide a sturdy base for the meat and vegetables.