Authentic Shawarma-Spiced Lamb in Pita

Name: Authentic Shawarma-Spiced Lamb in Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1 tbsp shawarma spice blend (or mix of cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, finely grated; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 pita breads; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 tomato, diced; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup toum (garlic sauce) or tahini sauce; Salt and pepper to taste

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Experience the authentic flavors of Middle Eastern street food with this Shawarma-Spiced Lamb in Pita, a hearty and aromatic meal that’s bursting with traditional spices. Ground lamb is seasoned with a warm, complex blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic, then pan-fried until beautifully browned and fragrant. Stuffed into warm, fluffy pita bread and loaded with crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and a generous drizzle of creamy, tangy homemade toum (garlic sauce) or tahini sauce. This dish is a celebration of halal cuisine, offering a quick, satisfying, and deeply flavorful dinner option that transports your taste buds. It’s perfect for a family meal, casual entertaining, or meal prepping for flavorful lunches all week long.

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An open pita pocket filled with spiced ground lamb, vegetables, and drizzled with white garlic sauce

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Large skilletMixing bowlSmall bowl for sauce

Instructions

1
In a bowl, combine ground lamb, shawarma spices, grated onion, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb mixture and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
3
While lamb cooks, warm the pita breads. Prepare the vegetables.
4
To assemble, spread a generous amount of garlic sauce inside a pita pocket.
5
Fill with the hot spiced lamb, followed by lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Serve immediately.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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