Lamb Gyro Dinner Recipe
100% leg of lamb shaved and generously seasoned. Dinner comes as a gyro sandwich or laid out over rice, fries or roasted lemon potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Lamb Preparation
Gyro Assembly
Sides (Optional)
Method
Lamb Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Lamb
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Coat the Lamb
Rub the marinade all over the leg of lamb, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 3
Cook the Lamb
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the marinated leg of lamb in a roasting pan and cook in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
- 4
Slice the Lamb
Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
Gyro Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- 6
Assemble the Gyro
On each pita, layer the sliced lamb, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
- 7
Wrap and Serve
Wrap the pita around the filling, and secure with a piece of parchment paper or foil. Serve immediately.
