Jul 14 2026
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Lamb Gyro Recipe

Inspired by The Grape Leaf
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Marinated lamb wrapped in pita with onions and tomatoes.

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Ingredients

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Marinated Lamb

Gyro Assembly

Method

Marinating the Lamb

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Whisk until well blended.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Lamb

    Add the cubed lamb to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for best flavor.

Cooking the Lamb

  1. 3

    Cook the Lamb

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread onto skewers or place directly in the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is browned and cooked through.

  2. 4

    Rest the Lamb

    Remove the lamb from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into smaller pieces.

Assembling the Gyros

  1. 5

    Prepare the Pita

    Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Gyro

    Layer the sliced lamb, red onions, diced tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce on the warm pita bread. Fold the pita in half to enclose the filling.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm, with extra tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.

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