Lamb Gyro Recipe
Delicious lamb gyro wrapped in pita with fresh veggies.
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Ingredients
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For the Lamb Marinade
For the Pita Wrap
Method
Marinating the Lamb
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Marinate the Lamb
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking the Lamb
- 3
Preheat the Grill or Skillet
Heat a grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- 4
Cook the Lamb
Remove the marinated lamb from the refrigerator. Shape the lamb mixture into burger-sized patties or meatballs. Grill or pan-fry the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and browned.
- 5
Rest the Meat
Once cooked, remove the lamb from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Gyro
- 6
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill or in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- 7
- 8
Finish with Tzatziki
Drizzle a generous amount of tzatziki sauce over the filling, then fold the pita over to form a wrap.
