Greek-Style Lamb With Rice |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. In a large, nonstick skillet, brown the ground lamb with onion and garlic.
2. When lamb is no longer pink, tip pan and with spoon remove any accumulated fat.
3. Stir in tomato puree, water, cinnamon and oregano.
4. Sprinkle with pepper; bring just to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 10-15 minutes.
5. Add more water if it seems too thick.
6. To serve, mound rice on serving plates and top with lamb mixture.
7. To freeze: Combine lamb and rice and put into freezer container.
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