Crispy Lamb Ouzi with Tzatziki
Shredded spiced lamb wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry, served with cooling tzatziki and a quick tomato stew. A TikTok-friendly shortcut on the classic Middle Eastern showstopper.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground lamb
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- ¾ cup long-grain rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 1 tsp each cumin, cinnamon, allspice
Instructions
- 1
Start the rice: bring 1.5 cups salted water to a boil, add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- 2
Brown ground lamb in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 3
Stir in cumin, cinnamon, allspice, and the canned tomatoes. Simmer for 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Mix cooked rice into the lamb stew once rice is tender, ~12 minutes total from step 1.
- 5
Brush one phyllo sheet with oil, add 2–3 tbsp filling along the short edge, roll tightly into a log, and brush outside with oil.
- 6
Place rolls on a baking sheet, bake at 400°F for 10 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides.
- 7
Whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki sauce.
- 8
Serve ouzi rolls hot alongside tzatziki and extra warm stew for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- medium saucepan with lid
- baking sheet
- pastry brush
- mixing bowl
- whisk
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