Best Pressure Cooker Lamb Pitas With Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce image

The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own Greek gyro stand in the kitchen. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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, 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., 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. Freeze option: 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges

PRESSURE-COOKER LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Pressure-Cooker Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce image

The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own Greek gyro stand in the kitchen! -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown lamb in batches. Add wine to pressure cooker. Cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel. Add onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and basil. Return lamb to pressure cooker., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Press cancel., Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Add tomato paste; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press cancel., To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with yogurt and remaining salt. Fill pitas with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce image

Great for lunch.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

SAUCE
1/3 c plain greek yogurt
1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
salt, to taste
PITAS
6 oz ground lamb
1/4 c chopped red onion
1/2 tsp minced fresh oregano
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp salt
pinch crushed red pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 c minced fresh parsley
2 6-inch pita breads, cut in half
1/2 c thinly sliced cucumber (peeled and seeded)
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare sauce, combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • 2. To prepare pitas, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well, remove to plate and set aside.
  • 3. Lightly coat same pan with nonstick cooking spray and add onion. Saute 3 minutes or until softened.
  • 4. Stir in cooked lamb, oregano, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper and garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
  • 5. Open pita halves and divide meat mixture evenly among the 4 halves. Add cucumber slices and tomato halves evenly. Top each with some of the sauce and serve.

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