Armenian Dinner Sandwich Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Armenia with this delicious and easy-to-make Armenian Dinner Sandwich recipe! A savory blend of beef, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, all nestled in warm tortillas. This recipe is inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Armenia, a country bordering Turkey and Georgia, and offers a quick and satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 760.7 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Armenian Dinner Sandwich

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How to Make Armenian Dinner Sandwich

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  5. Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  6. Drain off any excess grease.
  7. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Mash the tomatoes slightly with a fork.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat to medium, add 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  10. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce has thickened.
  11. Warm 6 large flour tortillas according to package directions.
  12. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the tortillas.
  13. Top each tortilla with 1/2 cup chopped cucumber and 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese.
  14. Fold the tortillas in half to form pockets.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

73g

Carbs

24g