GROUND LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

GROUND LAMB STUFFED PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

SAUCE:

1 (6 Oz) container Greek yogurt

4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped

1/2-cup EACH fresh mint, minced, and fresh dill minced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons tahini

2 tablespoons olive oil

Pinch of red pepper

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

SANDWICHES:

1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon EACH lemon zest, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric

1-1/2-teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4-cinnamon

2 pounds ground lamb

4 (8-inch) pita bread

3 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS FOR THE SAUCE:

1.   Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl; set aside

THE SANDWICHES:

1.   Pulse onion, and cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped.

2.   Transfer mixture to a bowl.

3.   Stir in 3 tablespoons oil and 7 ingredients.

4.   Add lamb and knead gently with your hands until thoroughly combined.

5.   Separate the pita too make 2 halves, divide lamb mixture 4 into equal portions in the center of each pita half.

6.   Using a spatula, gently spread lamb mixture into even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge.

7.   In a skillet over medium-heat add butter and when sizzling.

8.   Place sandwich in the skillet and cook for 14-16 minutes, turning half way through.

9.   Cook until both sides or evenly browned.

10  Transfer sandwiches to cutting board and cut each in half crosswise.

11  Transfer sandwiches to platter and serve, passing sauces separately.

ENJOY DAN:                                   EAT LIVE AND SLOW THE FORK DOWN!!