Name: Main Street Gyros Lamb Souvlaki Gyro Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs leg of lamb; 1 cups Greek yogurt; 3 tbs olive oil; 4 to taste garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbs lemon juice; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 cups Greek yogurt; 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained; 1 to taste garlic clove, minced; 1 tbs lemon juice; 1 tbs dill, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 4 pieces pita bread; 2 cups hand-cut fries; 1 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbs parsley, chopped

Lean and tender leg of lamb cubes marinated with greek yogurt and Mediterranean spices wrapped in warm pita, topped with homemade tzatziki, hand cut fries, tomatoes, onions, paprika and parsley.

In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Cut the leg of lamb into 1-inch cubes and add to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.

Marinate the Lamb

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (after draining excess water), minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Make Tzatziki Sauce

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated lamb cubes onto skewers. Grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lamb is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare is recommended at 145°F). Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.

Grill the Lamb

Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes. Place grilled lamb cubes in the center of each pita. Top with hand-cut fries, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, a sprinkle of paprika, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley. Fold the pita over the filling and serve immediately.

Assemble the Gyro

leg of lamb

Greek yogurt

olive oil

garlic cloves, minced

lemon juice

dried oregano

ground cumin

salt

black pepper

cucumber, grated and drained

garlic clove, minced

dill, chopped

pita bread

hand-cut fries

tomatoes, diced

onion, thinly sliced

paprika

parsley, chopped

Lamb Souvlaki Gyro

Make Lamb Souvlaki Gyro Recipe in just 2h . Lean and tender leg of lamb cubes marinated with greek yogurt and Mediterranean spices wrapped in warm pita, topped with homemade tzatziki, hand cut fries, tomatoes, onions, paprika and parsley.

Lamb Souvlaki Gyro Recipe

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