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Title: Greek Sloppy Joe Pitas
Categories: Lamb/mutton, Vegetables, Wine, Herbs, Breads
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2 lb Ground lamb
1 c Chopped sweet onion
3 cl Garlic; minced
15 oz Can garbanzo beans
- (chickpeas), rinsed and
- drained
14 1/2 oz Can stewed tomatoes;
- undrained, cut up
1/4 c Dry red wine
1 Bay leaf
1 ts Dried oregano; crushed
1 ts Dried mint; crushed
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Dried thyme; crushed
1/2 ts Dried marjoram; crushed
6 Whole wheat or plain pita
- rounds; halved

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- crumbled feta cheese
- w/tomatoes & basil
- plain feta cheese
- sliced cucumber
- sliced Kalamata olives

In a large skillet cook ground lamb, onion, and garlic
over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender,
using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain
off fat.

In a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker combine meat mixture, beans,
tomatoes, wine, bay leaf, oregano, mint, salt, thyme, and
marjoram.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on
high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Remove and discard bay
leaf.

To serve, use a slotted spoon to spoon meat mixture into
pita bread halves. If desired, add desired toppers.

Better Homes & Gardens | July 2015

MM Format by Dave Drum - 15 July 2015

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