Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound shaved lamb shoulder (or skirt steak)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 4 sandwich rolls or fresh pita, split
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 slices gouda cheese
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 persian cucumbers, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Add the shaved lamb shoulder or skirt steak, then season with smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the meat is browned.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, oregano, and dill, then remove from heat.
- Split the sandwich rolls or pitas and fill them with the meat mixture. Top each with crumbled feta and a slice of gouda cheese.
- Place the filled rolls or pitas on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- In a bowl, mix the remaining feta cheese with the tzatziki sauce.
- In another bowl, toss the cubed cucumbers and chopped tomatoes with a pinch of oregano and dill.
- Add lettuce to each sandwich, spoon the feta tzatziki over, and top with the cucumber and tomato mixture. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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Feel free to substitute lamb with beef or chicken if preferred.
These sandwiches pair well with homemade oregano fries for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg