What are the key ingredients in this Greek lunch recipe?
If you’re looking to add some Mediterranean flavor to your diet, try this easy Greek lunch recipe. It’s quick to prepare and tastes delicious, with all the classic tastes of Greece you love. Serve it with a Greek salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 pita breads
- Tomatoes, sliced
- Red onion, sliced
- Cucumber, sliced
- Tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about the size of the pita breads.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb patties on both sides until nicely browned, and cooked through, about 5 minutes each side.
- Place the cooked patties on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- While the lamb is cooking, prepare the pita breads according to package instructions, or heat in the oven for a few minutes until slightly crispy.
- To assemble, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on a pita bread, then add sliced tomatoes, onion, and cucumber. Top with a lamb patty and fold the pita bread in half to serve.
- Enjoy your delicious Greek lunch!
