Spiced Lamb Meatball Pita Pockets

Name: Spiced Lamb Meatball Pita Pockets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 4 pita breads; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 large tomato, diced; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp tahini

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These Spiced Lamb Meatball Pita Pockets are a handheld feast bursting with Mediterranean flavors. The meatballs are made with ground lamb mixed with fresh parsley, mint, cumin, and allspice, then pan-seared until juicy and browned. Stuffed into warm, fluffy pita bread alongside crisp shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, they're finished with a generous drizzle of a cool, tangy yogurt-tahini sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch, a fun family dinner, or party appetizers, these pockets are messy in the best way possible and deliver a delicious combination of savory, fresh, and creamy in every bite.

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A pita pocket stuffed with spiced lamb meatballs, vegetables, and drizzled with sauce

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

SkilletMixing bowlBaking sheet

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp ground allspice4 pita breads1 cup shredded lettuce1 large tomato, diced1/2 cup plain yogurt2 tbsp tahini

Instructions

1
In a bowl, combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, parsley, mint, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
3
Warm pita breads in the oven or a dry skillet.
4
Mix yogurt and tahini with a pinch of salt to make the sauce.
5
Assemble pockets: fill pita with lettuce, tomato, meatballs, and a generous drizzle of yogurt-tahini sauce.