Greek-style Ground Lamb Gyro Recipe

How To Make Greek-style Ground Lamb Gyro Recipe

This flavorful gyro features spiced ground lamb wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground lamb
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • Feta cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together ground lamb with olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook lamb mixture until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. Warm pita breads in the oven or microwave.

  4. Assemble gyros by spreading tzatziki sauce on each pita, topping with cooked lamb, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Sprinkle with Feta cheese.

  5. Roll up and serve.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 481kcal
  • Total Fat : 26g
  • Saturated Fat : 10g
  • Cholesterol : 101mg
  • Sodium : 755mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 29g
  • Dietary Fiber : 2g
  • Sugar : 4g
  • Protein : 32g
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