Easy Spiced Ground Lamb Pita Recipe

Ground lamb seasoned with spices like oregano, coriander, and paprika takes center stage on a warm pita in this easy recipe! A spicy Greek yogurt sauce drizzled over top creates a creamy, herby bite. It is the right place to get an Easy Spiced Ground Lamb Pita Recipe!

If you’re looking to pull together dinner in 15 minutes, you’ve landed in the right place.

I LOVE a faux-fancy dinner situation—dishes that give off an “I’ve been working on this for hours” vibe but actually come together with little time and even less effort. These pitas are exactly that!

Ground meat is a time SAVIOR—no matter the protein, if it’s ground, it cooks in minutes. We’ve been eating what feels like a billion pounds of ground turkey lately, so I decided to mix things up (slightly) with some ground lamb. It has a richness and complexity you don’t always get with ground white meat.

Now for these pitas… we loaded them with whatever we had in the fridge: avocado slices, crumbled salty feta cheese, spicy hummus, and massaged kale. But they are SO customizable! Chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onions, jalapeño slices, olive tapenade—let your imagination run wild!

Want more delicious ground lamb recipes? Try this one from my blog: Lamb Pita Pizzas Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need:

For the Lamb:

• 1 lb. ground lamb (choose organic if possible)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. coriander
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

For the Pitas:

• 4 pita bread (white or wheat)

Optional Toppings:

• Hummus
• Sliced avocado
• Dressed greens
• Crumbled feta

For the Spicy Yogurt Sauce:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp. minced jalapeño
• 2 tbsp. chopped chives (plus more for serving)
• 1 tbsp. plain almond milk (or more to thin)

Here’s how you’ll make these spiced ground lamb pitas:

1. Garnish with extra chives if desired, and serve immediately.
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
3. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, coriander, and nutmeg. Once the lamb is nearly cooked (with some pink still visible), add the spice mixture and minced garlic. Stir well and cook until the lamb is fully browned and fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced jalapeño, chopped chives, and almond milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Chop any additional vegetables you’re using for the pitas.
6. Wrap the pitas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to soften them.
7. Spread a layer of hummus or spicy yogurt sauce onto each pita. Add sliced avocado on one side and dressed greens on the other (if using). Spoon the seasoned ground lamb into the center and top with more yogurt sauce, crumbled feta, and any additional toppings.

One quick thing about the spice mix: when I was first learning to cook, I’d see a measurement like “one teaspoon” and think to myself, That is a TINY amount, and I can probably skip it. But a teaspoon of spice goes a LONG way, especially if it’s really aromatic! So if you don’t have one of the spices, try not to skip it—see if you can replace it with some of the alternatives listed below.

Savvy tips!

• If you don’t have or don’t want to use hummus, spread a thin layer of the yogurt sauce in the pita before layering in the ground meat and toppings.
• Chop your pita toppings while the ground lamb cooks to save even more time.
• Not a lamb person? No problem—switch it out for ground beef!
• If you don’t have a spice listed in the recipe, see if you can replace it with something similar: sub cumin for coriander, chili powder for paprika, cinnamon for nutmeg if needed, and red pepper flakes for heat.
• Warm your pitas by stacking them and wrapping them in damp paper towels. Microwave for 30 seconds and keep them wrapped until you’re ready to use. You can also use a toaster oven—just skip the paper towels!

FAQs

I hope you enjoy these as much as we did! I will be heating another pita for lunch 🙂 They’re such a great way to bring bold flavor into a quick weeknight dinner. The rich, juicy taste of grass-fed lamb paired with those warm spices makes these pitas one of my favorite ways to enjoy ground lamb. It’s one of my favorite ways to use lean ground lamb, and you can easily switch it up by making lamb koftas or ground lamb kabobs. Whether you’re making Mediterranean lamb bowls or a flavorful meat sauce, this dish is perfect for a variety of dishes and always hits the spot!

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