Lamb Gyro Recipe
Marinated lamb wrapped in pita with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Lamb Marinade
Tzatziki Sauce
Gyro Assembly
Method
Lamb Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and chopped mint.
- 2
Marinate the Lamb
Add the lamb to the bowl, ensuring it is well-coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Lamb
- 3
Tzatziki Sauce
- 4
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Gyro Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Gyros
Warm the pita bread slightly on the grill or in a skillet. Place a portion of chopped romaine lettuce, sliced lamb, diced tomato, and red onion on each pita. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and fold the pita over the filling.
