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Armenian Spiced Meat with Lettuce

A traditional Armenian dish featuring spiced meat served with fresh lettuce, perfect for a hearty meal.

30 minutes4 servings
Armenian Spiced Meat with Lettuce
Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the ground meat and cook until browned.
  5. Add the cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Cook the meat mixture for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  7. Serve the meat on a bed of chopped lettuce.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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