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Juicy Ground Lamb Gyros

Delicious and flavorful gyros made with juicy ground lamb, served in warm pita with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb Mixture
  • 1 pound ground lamb preferably grass-fed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Toppings
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce for serving
  • 4 pieces pita bread for wrapping

Method
 

Prepare the Lamb Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small patties or meatballs.
Cook the Lamb
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the lamb patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
Assemble the Gyros
  1. Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a skillet.
  2. Place cooked lamb on the pita, top with diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
  3. Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the lamb mixture for a few hours before cooking.

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