Greek style lamb with olives recipe

Greek Style Lamb with Olives recipe

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Greek style lamb with olives is a mouthwatering recipe that combines the rich flavors of tender lamb with the briny tang of olives. This traditional Greek dish is a true delight for meat lovers, offering a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors. The succulent lamb is marinated in a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices, then cooked to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful main course. The addition of olives adds a unique twist, adding a burst of flavor and enhancing the overall taste of the dish.

Keywords: Greek style, lamb, olives, recipe, Mediterranean

Greek style lamb with olives recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	Feta cheese, crumbled
8	green olives, pitted and sliced
1 clove(s)	garlic, minced
1	yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1	green bell pepper, finely diced
1	onion, finely chopped
800 g	lamb escalopes, as large as possible, cut from the leg joint
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 tsp	paprika paste
2 tbsp	olive oil
1 tbsp	tomato puree
200 ml	vegetable stock
1 large can(s)	tomatoes, diced
6 sprig(s)	parsley, chopped
	cumin
	sugar

Instructions

Season the meat with salt and pepper and spread with 1 teaspoon of the paprika paste each escalope. Top with olive rings and a little crumbled Feta cheese. Roll up and tighten with kitchen yarn or skewers.

In a wide saucepan heat the oil and fry the rolls all around for 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers, garlic and onions and sauté until lucent. Stir in the tomato purée and cook stirring for another minute. Pour in the stock and the canned tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil. Braise over low heat for 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.

Season to taste the sauce with salt, pepper, cumin and sugar. Serve sprinkled with the remaining Feta cheese and parsley.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 40 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a