Lamb Gyros

Lamb Gyros

Tender marinated lamb wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce.

⏱ 45 minServes 4Greek

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated for tzatziki
  • 8 pita breads
  • 2 cups tomatoes and onions, sliced

Directions

  1. 1Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. 2Add lamb slices to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated lamb in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  5. 5Warm pita breads in the oven or on a skillet for 1 minute per side.
  6. 6Assemble gyros by placing lamb on pita, topping with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
  7. 7Serve immediately while the meat is warm and the pita is soft.

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