Description
Lamb Gyros are a delectable journey into the heart of Greek cuisine, featuring tender, marinated lamb nestled in warm pita bread, accompanied by crisp vegetables and a zesty tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder or leg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated
- 4 pocket-style pita breads
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to prepare the marinade.
- Coat the lamb in the marinade and refrigerate it covered for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F). Cook the marinated lamb for about 15-20 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare.
- While cooking the lamb, combine grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill (if using) to make tzatziki sauce.
- Slice the cooked lamb against the grain. Warm pita bread on the grill or stovetop.
- Build your gyros by layering sliced lamb on each pita with tzatziki sauce and preferred toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyros wrap (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Opt for high-quality cuts of lamb for enhanced flavor and tenderness. Allow ample marination time to deepen flavors. Experiment with various toppings like grilled vegetables or feta cheese.