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Spicy Harissa lamb shoulder chunks in pita cones with Tahini sauce

This simple yet flavor loaded recipe for Spicy Harissa Lamb Shoulder Chunks in Pita Cones with Tahini Sauce will blow you away! A blend of cubed lamb shoulder seared with plenty of garlic and olive oil until charred and tender then spiked with a fresh pepper Harissa sauce and piled into homemade pita cones.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 668 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Lamb Chunks:
  • 3 lbs lamb shoulder or stew meat about 1 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 6 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh mint and parsley
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
Fresh Harissa Sauce:
  • 2 cups fresh hot chili any type, any color, any spice level you prefer, washed and stems removed
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
Tahini Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup tahini paste sesame paste
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • juice of a huge lime about 3 tablespoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Carrot Mint Salad
  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini sauce recipe above
Pita cones:
  • 6 thin pita breads
Extra Toppings:
  • iceberg lettuce shredded

Notes

  • For these Harissa Lamb Shoulder Pita Cones, I always reach for American Lamb. It's actually incomparable to any other when it comes to taste, quality, and freshness, plus it feels great supporting local farmers! You'll find a locator on that website which is the best way to know and locate your lamb!
  • Place some shredded iceberg lettuce at the bottom of the cones to prevent your pita cones from getting soggy with all the saucy goodness.
  • For a party, prepare all the fillings in separate bowls and let guests assemble their own pita cones!