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Greek Joes

LambBeefStove-Top

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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About

If you love a good sandwich, but you're looking for a way to jazz up the normal handheld, we have just what you've been waiting for! Greek Joes are a fresh take on the traditional sloppy joes that you are accustomed to. Made with tender ground lamb, the seasonings in this kicked-up version simply crush its sloppy joe cousin with just a little more zest and a lot more for your tastebuds to love. Don't get caught up in the humdrum sandwich game again. Try these Greek Joes for a wonderful change of scenery for your dinner menu. You will truly love the new view! A change will do you good!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground lamb or ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup bulgur
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
  • 4 ounces feta cheese with tomato and basil, crumbled, or plain feta cheese, crumbled, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground meat and the onion, stirring constantly, until the meat is brown and crumbly and the onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 2 -On medium-high heat, add the tomato sauce, the bulgur, the oregano, the salt, and the black pepper to the meat mixture and bring to a boil.

Step 3 -Reduce the heat and simmer the meat mixture until it thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 4 -Add the lettuce to the kaiser roll bottoms, and then top with the meat mixture.

Step 5 -Sprinkle the feta cheese over the meat mixture and return the kaiser roll top.

Step 6 -Serve.

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