Greek Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki

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Greek Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki is a savory and aromatic Mediterranean dish featuring tender, spiced lamb wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce. This classic Greek street food delivers a perfect balance of bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and creamy textures, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins
 ½ kg ground lamb (or a mix of lamb and beef)
 ½ small onion (grated)
 3 cloves garlic (minced)
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 1 tsp dried oregano
 ½ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp ground coriander
 ½ tsp smoked paprika
 ½ tsp cinnamon (for depth)
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
 Juice of ½ lemon
For the Tzatziki Sauce
 1 cup Greek yogurt
 ½ cucumber (grated and drained)
 1 clove garlic (minced)
 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 1 tbsp olive oil
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Gyros
 4 pita breads (warmed)
 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
 ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
 ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
 Lemon wedges (for serving)
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
1
  • Grate the Cucumber:
    • Using a box grater, grate ½ cucumber.
    • Squeeze out excess moisture with a paper towel or cheesecloth.
  • Mix the Ingredients:
    • In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Chill:
    • Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Prepare and Cook the Lamb
2
  • Combine the Ingredients:
    • In a bowl, mix ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, spices, olive oil, parsley, and lemon juice.
  • Shape and Cook:
    • Shape the mixture into thin patties or logs for easier cooking.
    • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
Assemble the Gyros
3
  • Warm the Pita:
    • Heat pita bread in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side.
  • Layer the Ingredients:
    • Spread tzatziki sauce onto the pita.
    • Add cooked lamb, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
    • Sprinkle with feta cheese (optional).
  • Wrap and Serve:
    • Fold the pita over the filling.
    • Serve with extra tzatziki and lemon wedges.
Pro Tips
4
  • For Juicier Meat: Let the cooked lamb rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Make It Crispier: Broil the cooked meat for 2-3 minutes for extra char.
  • Meal Prep: Marinate the meat ahead of time for deeper flavor.

 

Ingredients

 ½ kg ground lamb (or a mix of lamb and beef)
 ½ small onion (grated)
 3 cloves garlic (minced)
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 1 tsp dried oregano
 ½ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp ground coriander
 ½ tsp smoked paprika
 ½ tsp cinnamon (for depth)
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
 Juice of ½ lemon
For the Tzatziki Sauce
 1 cup Greek yogurt
 ½ cucumber (grated and drained)
 1 clove garlic (minced)
 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 1 tbsp olive oil
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Gyros
 4 pita breads (warmed)
 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
 ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
 ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
 Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Make the Tzatziki Sauce
1
  • Grate the Cucumber:
    • Using a box grater, grate ½ cucumber.
    • Squeeze out excess moisture with a paper towel or cheesecloth.
  • Mix the Ingredients:
    • In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Chill:
    • Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Prepare and Cook the Lamb
2
  • Combine the Ingredients:
    • In a bowl, mix ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, spices, olive oil, parsley, and lemon juice.
  • Shape and Cook:
    • Shape the mixture into thin patties or logs for easier cooking.
    • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
Assemble the Gyros
3
  • Warm the Pita:
    • Heat pita bread in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side.
  • Layer the Ingredients:
    • Spread tzatziki sauce onto the pita.
    • Add cooked lamb, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
    • Sprinkle with feta cheese (optional).
  • Wrap and Serve:
    • Fold the pita over the filling.
    • Serve with extra tzatziki and lemon wedges.
Pro Tips
4
  • For Juicier Meat: Let the cooked lamb rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Make It Crispier: Broil the cooked meat for 2-3 minutes for extra char.
  • Meal Prep: Marinate the meat ahead of time for deeper flavor.

Notes

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