Lamb Gyro

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Lamb Gyro recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired dish brimming with vibrant spices and fresh ingredients. Seasoned ground lamb is baked to perfection with hints of oregano, cumin, and coriander, then sliced thin for a tender, juicy filling. Paired with a refreshing homemade yogurt-dill sauce and tucked into warm, fluffy pita bread alongside crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy red onions, this gyro is a symphony of taste and texture. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal, these easy-to-make gyros are sure to win over fans of authentic Greek street food. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or craving something special midweek, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground lamb
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon dill
• 0.5 cup cucumber
• 4 pita bread
• 1 large tomato
• 0.5 red onion
• 4 lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grate the onion using a food processor or a grater. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic cloves, oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients well until thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Press the lamb mixture into the pan firmly to compact it.

Step 6

Bake the lamb mixture in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes until cooked through.

Step 7

While the lamb is cooking, make the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, and grated cucumber. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 8

Once the lamb is cooked, allow it to rest for about 10 minutes. Then, thinly slice it into strips.

Step 9

Warm the pita bread in a pan or oven for a few minutes to make it pliable.

Step 10

Assemble the gyros: place some lettuce leaves on the pita, followed by slices of lamb, sliced tomato, and sliced red onion.

Step 11

Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top.

Step 12

Roll up the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1513.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2383.5

Total Fat 107.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6g
Cholesterol 494.7mg	0%
Sodium 7197.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 51.0g
Protein 165.6g	0%

Vitamin D 137.6IU	0%
Calcium 787.8mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 3684.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 27.5%

Carbs: 32.5%