Here’s a classic Lamb Gyros recipe — juicy, well-seasoned lamb, cool tzatziki, and warm pita just like your favorite Greek spot 🥙🇬🇷
🥙 Lamb Gyros
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Lamb
- 2 lb ground lamb (or lamb shoulder thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, grated (juice squeezed out)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional but traditional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh dill (optional)
For Serving
- Warm pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Lettuce (optional)
- Crumbled feta (optional)
🔪 Instructions
Make the lamb
- In a bowl, combine all lamb ingredients.
- Mix well until very smooth (this helps the gyro texture).
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or form into patties.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–50 minutes until cooked through.
- Optional: Slice and pan-sear slices for crispy edges.
Make tzatziki
- Mix all ingredients until smooth.
- Chill at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Assemble gyros
- Warm pita.
- Add sliced lamb.
- Top with tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and feta.
- Fold and enjoy.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Spit-style texture: Pulse lamb mixture in food processor before baking
- Grill option: Skewer ground lamb into logs and grill
- Beef-lamb mix: Use 50/50 ground beef and lamb
- Extra authentic: Add a pinch of marjoram or thyme
🍽️ Serve With
- Greek fries
- Lemon rice
- Horiatiki (Greek salad)
If you want, I can also give you:
- A homemade pita recipe
- A slow-cooker lamb gyro version
- A chicken gyro alternative
- A meal-prep gyro bowl
Just tell me 😄
