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Middle Eastern Pulled Lamb

A flavorful and tender pulled lamb dish seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, perfect for serving in wraps or on a bed of rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb
  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder boneless, trimmed
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
Garnishes
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup pita bread for serving
  • 1 cup yogurt for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Lamb
  1. Rub the lamb shoulder with the spice mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the lamb on all sides until browned.
Slow Cook
  1. Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the seared lamb, chicken broth, and tomato sauce to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the lamb is tender and easily pulled apart.
Serve
  1. Remove the lamb from the slow cooker and shred it using a meat fork.
  2. Serve the pulled lamb in pita bread topped with chopped parsley and a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the lamb marinate with the spices overnight before cooking.

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