Description
Enjoy the flavors of Greece with these delicious Lamb Gyros served in warm pita bread and topped with refreshing ingredients. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lamb:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving:
- 4 warm pita breads
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb: In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb with garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb mixture and cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
- Warm the Pita: Warm the pita breads in a skillet, microwave, or oven until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Gyros: Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita, top with cooked lamb, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef or a lamb-beef mix if preferred.
- Serve with extra tzatziki on the side and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
