Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOlive & IvyLamb Gyro Recipe

Lamb Gyro Recipe

Inspired by Olive & Ivy
Time30m
Serves4

grilled pita, tzatziki, hummus, tomato, onion, feta

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Ingredients

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For the Lamb

Method

Prepare the Lamb

  1. 1

    Mix the Lamb Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form and Grill

    Shape the mixture into small patties or kebabs. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the lamb until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Make the Tzatziki Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, and salt. Stir until smooth and well mixed.

Assemble the Gyros

  1. 4

    Prepare the Pita

    Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.

  2. 5

    Build the Gyro

    Spread hummus on each pita, add grilled lamb, top with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomato, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

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