Greek Gyros with Lamb
Greek Gyros with Lamb are a traditional meal served in Greece. Served on pita bread and topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce, these are sure to satisfy your tastebuds! This recipe uses lamb as it is traditionally used in Greece but prepared in an easier way!
Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Skillet
- Food processor or blender optional
Ingredients
For the Lamb
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 medium onion
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsps salt
The Sandwiches
- pita bread
- shredded lettuce
- red onion sliced
- tomatoes diced
- crumbled feta cheese
- tzatziki sauce store bought or homemade
Instructions
Preparing the Lamb:
- Preheat your oven to 375℉.
- Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Puree the garlic and onion in a food processor or blender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb meat with all of the seasonings. Then pour the pureed onion and garlic over top.
- Mix the ingredients together using your hands.
- Place meat into a 9x5 inch loaf pan and press down.
- Bake in oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Allow the meat to cool completely in pan. Remove from pan and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Save any remaining grease from pan for frying with meat later.
- Once cooled, remove from fridge and place on cutting board.
- Slice meat into thin strips.
- Pour remaining leftover grease into a skillet or cast-iron pan and heat on medium heat. place meat into skillet and brown on both sides until crispy.
- Remove from pan and now you're ready to assemble your gyros!
Assembling your Greek Gyros:
- Warm the pita bread in microwave or oven just slightly.
- Layer on top of the pita the lettuce, lamb meat, onion, tomato, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese.
- Serve right away and enjoy!