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Easy Lamb Shawarma

Name: Easy Lamb Shawarma
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 400 min
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt; 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar; 0.25 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 bay leaf; 3.5 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat, and cut into thin strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 (8 inch) pita bread rounds; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 0.5 bunch fresh mint leaves

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Lamb marinated with yogurt, lemon juices, garlic and seasonings is cooked quickly in a skillet. These sandwiches are a delight for all the senses. The lamb can be served over rice instead of being made into sandwiches. This marinade also works well with beef.

Recipe by HAMLET32

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 sandwiches

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Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaf
3 ½ pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat, and cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 (8 inch) pita bread rounds
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
½ bunch fresh mint leaves

Directions

Whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, oregano, and bay leaf in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the thinly sliced lamb, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 6 hours to overnight.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the meat and marinade, and cook until the lamb is no longer pink, and is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir frequently as the meat cooks. Divide the cooked lamb meat among the warmed pita breads, and garnish with tomatoes, onion, and fresh mint leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

665	Calories
26g	Fat
71g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 665
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 707mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 71g	26%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 11mg	54%
Calcium 238mg	18%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 660mg	14%

* 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.