GREEK-STYLE LAMB WITH RICE

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This simple recipe, made with ground lamb, borrows some of the flavors from Greek specialties, but takes only a few minutes to put together and serve for a speedy supper. Serve with a Greek style salad for a complete meal. This also freezes well.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs ground lamb
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon oregano
black pepper
5 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • In a large, nonstick skillet, brown the ground lamb with onion and garlic.
  • When lamb is no longer pink, tip pan and with spoon remove any accumulated fat.
  • Stir in tomato puree, water, cinnamon and oregano.
  • Sprinkle with pepper; bring just to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add more water if it seems too thick.
  • To serve, mound rice on serving plates and top with lamb mixture.
  • To freeze: Combine lamb and rice and put into freezer container.

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