Easy Lamb Shawarma Recipe
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Easy Lamb Shawarma

By: HAMLET32  
"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."

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What to Drink?

Wine Tempranillo
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
6 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 3 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat, and cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  • 8 (8 inch) pita bread rounds
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 665 | Total Fat: 25.7g | Cholesterol: 80mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2009 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Nice - and easy! My meat was saucier than I wanted it after it had fully cooked, so I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Caroline C 
I made this with lamb stew meat which I threaded onto skewers then marinated in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by 1010rikku 
It was very difficult to cook quick on the skillet, because the marinade ended up so watery.... MORE

 
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