Lamb Gyro (greek) Sandwich Recipe
Grilled lamb gyros meat on Greek pita with lettuce, tomato, onion & a side of Tzatziki.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Lamb Gyro Sandwich
Method
Directions to Prepare Lamb Gyro Sandwich
- 1
Marinate the Lamb
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the lamb shoulder and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
In a medium bowl, mix together the grated cucumber, plain yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Season with salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 3
- 4
Slice the Lamb
Once rested, slice the lamb thinly against the grain.
- 5
Assemble the Gyros
Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side. To assemble, place some shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced red onion on each pita. Add the sliced lamb on top and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- 6
Serve
Serve the lamb gyros immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.