GREEK TACOS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Greek Tacos Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 21

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GARNISH:
1 (10-ounce) package spinach, frozen
2 pounds ground lamb
2 teaspoons grill seasoning
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 to 3 pinches ground cinnamon
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt or drained regular yogurt
1 small clove garlic, grated
1/4 cucumber, peeled and grated
1 lemon, juiced
2 vine ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
8 pita breads
2 vine ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
Hot pepper rings, sliced banana peppers, for sandwich garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Defrost spinach in microwave and squeeze out the moisture. Place lamb in a bowl. Add grill seasoning, 2 teaspoons cumin, chili powder, coriander, oregano, cinnamon and feta crumbles. Add the spinach. Mix up the lamb, seasonings and spinach, and form a long 3-inch roll on a baking sheet. Coat lamb with extra-virgin olive oil and bake 20 minutes. Mix yogurt, a grated clove of garlic, cucumber, the juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Slice and reserve the tomatoes and cucumbers. Soften pita over open gas flame or under broiler. Slice lamb loaf into 1/4-inch slices. Spread yogurt on pitas and top with a 2 slices of lamb, tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve one pita per person. Note: You can use your own tzatziki sauce instead of this version, if you prefer.