Description
Lamb gyros are a delectable Mediterranean dish that perfectly combines tender, marinated lamb with crisp vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. This easy-to-make recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen, making it ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners. The rich blend of spices and fresh ingredients creates an explosion of flavor in every bite, transporting you straight to Greece. Plus, the dish is highly customizable—add your favorite toppings or sauces to create a gyro that fits your taste. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll impress family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder or leg
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber
- 4 pita breads
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, red onions, lettuce)
- Olive oil and lemon juice for the marinade
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the lamb by mixing olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add sliced lamb and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Prepare tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill; refrigerate until serving.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated lamb for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Allow the lamb to rest for five minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble gyros by layering sliced lamb on warmed pita with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg