Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with these homemade Lamb Gyros. Flavorful ground lamb seasoned to perfection, topped with fresh veggies, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. A satisfying meal that’s bursting with Greek-inspired goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Lamb Mixture:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving:
- 4 warm pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Lamb: Mix ground lamb with oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
- Warm Pita: Heat pita bread in a skillet or oven.
- Assemble Gyros: Spread tzatziki on pita, top with lamb, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta. Garnish with parsley and lemon. Serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef or a lamb-beef blend.
- Grill pitas for extra flavor.
- Tzatziki can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
