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Sharon's Scrumptious Souvlaki

Name: Sharon's Scrumptious Souvlaki
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1490 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb, cut into 1 inch square cubes; 0.5 cup olive oil; 1 cup red wine; 1 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 4 cups plain yogurt; 1 cucumber, shredded; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon dried dill weed; salt and pepper to taste; 8 pita bread rounds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tomato, thinly sliced

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This is my family's favorite Greek dish. It can be served with a Greek salad and rice pilaf.

Recipe by Sharon

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 day

Total Time:

1 day 50 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds lamb, cut into 1 inch square cubes
½ cup olive oil
1 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 cups plain yogurt
1 cucumber, shredded
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
8 pita bread rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, thinly sliced

Directions

Place lamb in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, oregano, mint and garlic. Stir until lamb is well coated. Cover, and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill, and lightly oil grate. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with dill weed, salt and pepper; set aside.
Thread meat onto skewers. Grill 10 minutes, turning once. Lightly sprinkle pita bread with olive oil, and place on grill until warm, about 1 minute. Serve meat on pita bread along with sliced red onion, sliced tomato and yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

814	Calories
53g	Fat
47g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 814
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	68%
Saturated Fat 18g	88%
Cholesterol 91mg	30%
Sodium 766mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 5mg	27%
Calcium 315mg	24%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 749mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.