Best 7 Pressure Cooker Lamb Pitas With Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that will tantalize your taste buds? Pressure cooker lamb pitas with yogurt sauce may be the answer! This dish combines the juicy richness of lamb, the soft fluffiness of warm pitas, and the tangy creaminess of garlicky yogurt sauce. With minimal effort and a few simple ingredients, you can have this flavorful dish on your table in under an hour. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you satisfied and craving more!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own Greek gyro stand in the kitchen. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb stew meat (3/4-inch pieces)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
16 pita pocket halves, warmed
4 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown lamb in batches. Transfer lamb to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, reserving drippings in skillet., In drippings, saute onion over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in wine, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and basil. Add to lamb. Cook, covered, on low until lamb is tender, 6-8 hours., To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with yogurt and remaining salt. Fill pita halves with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPICED MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB PATTIES WITH PITA AND YOGURT



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Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices you should already have on your shelf and you can play around, adding fresh or dried mint, grated onion, or a pinch of cinnamon. And if you like a garlicky yogurt sauce, by all means, add a minced clove.

Provided by Kristin Donnelly

Categories     Sandwich     Ground Lamb     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Coriander     Cumin     Sandwich Theory

Yield Makes 4 to 6 pita sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

Yogurt sauce:
1 cup plain full-fat or low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs, such as mint, dill or cilantro, plus herb sprigs, for serving
Kosher salt
Patties and pita:
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
1 tablespoon coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
11/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 to 6 pita bread rounds

Steps:

  • For the sauce:
  • In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the patties and pita:
  • In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm
  • Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
  • Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.

LAMB PITA SANDWICHES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
2 to 2 1/2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces, excess fat removed and discarded
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine, such as Pinot Noir
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 vine tomatoes, seeds removed and chopped
Half a English cucumber, quartered and sliced
Half a white onion, sliced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
4 to 6 pita pockets
One 10-ounce container hummus
1 head romaine lettuce, torn in half or in thirds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the spice mixture to the lamb stew meat and use tongs to coat the meat in the spices. Set aside.
  • Heat an electric pressure cooker to the sauté setting and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pot. Once the oil is shimmering, add the stew meat in batches, being sure not to overcrowd the pot. Brown the meat on all sides, about 4 minutes, then remove to a plate. Add an additional tablespoon of oil, if needed, before adding another batch of meat. Once all the meat has been browned and removed from the pot, add the red wine to deglaze, stirring and scraping the bottom to release any brown bits stuck to the base of the pot. Once the alcohol smell has burned off, 1 to 2 minutes, add the canned diced tomatoes and the browned meat. Stir to combine.
  • Place the lid on the pressure cooker and seal. Set to high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once at high pressure cook for 15 minutes then allow the pressure cooker to naturally release for 10 minutes before manually venting the rest.
  • While the lamb cooks, add the fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, dill, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to a medium bowl. Toss to combine and set aside until ready to assemble.
  • To assemble, slice each pita in half and open to create a pocket. Slather each side of the pocket with hummus, then add in a few pieces of romaine lettuce, covering the hummus. Next add a few spoonfuls of the cucumber-onion mixture and top with a few pieces of cooked lamb. Continue the process with the remaining ingredients.

BEEF PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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Recipe from The Taste of Home Cookbook : Begin your Greek menu with this tasty version of a traditional gyro. With tender seasoned beef and sauteed onions, this is sure to be a hit. It's topped with an easy-to-make yogurt sauce.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 large sweet onion, sliced
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 whole gyro-style pita bread, warmed (6 inches)

Steps:

  • For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, parsley, garlic and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and toss to coat.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 2 tsp oil until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Saute beef in remaining oil until no longer pink. Serve beef and onion on pitas with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 736, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 9.6

LAMB WITH VEGETABLES AND YOGURT SAUCE IN A PITA



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces boneless leg of lamb
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
1 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint to yield 1 tablespoon minced
2 small Kirby cucumbers, about 6 ounces
2 small ripe tomatoes or 15 or 20 cherry tomatoes, depending on the size
4 ounces red onion
2 large or 4 small whole-wheat pitas

Steps:

  • Turn on toaster oven or oven. If using broiler, turn on and cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Trim the lamb of fat, and marinate in a small bowl with a mixture of vinegar and oil until ready to cook.
  • Mince the garlic, and combine with the yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Wash, dry and mince the mint, and add to the yogurt.
  • Wash and trim the ends from the cucumbers, and slice very thinly. Wash, trim and slice the tomatoes; then, slice the onion thinly.
  • Prepare stove-top grill, if using. Broil or grill lamb 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until it is rare.
  • Wrap pitas in foil and heat for about 3 minutes, until they are hot and soft.
  • Slice lamb.
  • Slice pitas open. If using large ones, cut in half; fill each half with sauce, lamb, cucumbers, tomatoes and onion, then serve. Keep remaining pitas hot. Repeat with remaining halves or whole small pitas.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 483, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

LAMB BURGERS IN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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Provided by Scott Snyder

Categories     Sandwich     Dairy     Garlic     Lamb     Broil     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Lunch     Cucumber     Bon Appétit     Portland     Oregon     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound ground lamb
2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 pita bread rounds, top 1/4 trimmed from each (tops reserved)
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients together in medium bowl. Season yogurt sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix lamb and next 5 ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Season generously with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
  • Preheat broiler. Place lamb patties on broiler rack and broil until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Open pita bread rounds; line bottoms with trimmed tops, if desired. Place lettuce, burger, then large spoonful of yogurt sauce in each round. Serve, passing sauce separately.

LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by á-32773

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb stew meat (3/4-inch pieces)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
16 pita pocket halves, warmed
4 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown lamb in batches. Transfer lamb to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, reserving drippings in skillet. 2. In drippings, saute onion over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in wine, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and basil. Add to lamb. Cook, covered, on low until lamb is tender, 6-8 hours. 3. To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with yogurt and remaining salt, place in food processer and puree. Refrigerator 3 - 4 hours . Fill pita halves with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a good quality lamb that is well-marbled. This will ensure that the meat is tender and flavorful.
  • If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can cook the lamb in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Be sure to season the lamb well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Once the lamb is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before shredding it. This will help to keep the meat moist and juicy.
  • Serve the lamb pitas with your favorite toppings, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, feta cheese, and chopped tomatoes and onions.

Conclusion:

These lamb pitas are a delicious and easy meal that can be made in under an hour. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a fun weekend lunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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