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Greek Lamb Gyros
A recipe for Greek Lamb Gyros, served in a warm pita with fresh chopped veggies and garlicky tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
Meat:
- 3 pound seasoned boneless leg of lamb
- 6 large pita breads
Vegetables:
- 1 beefsteak tomato , coarsely chopped
- 1/2 seedless cucumber , coarsely chopped
- ¼ red onion , coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Tzatziki:
- 1 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill , coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup cucumber , finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3-4 large garlic cloves , grated or finely minced
Instructions
Meat:
- Allow lamb to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
- Remove lamb from plastic packaging, leaving netting on.
- For thinner roasts, cook for 15 minutes per pound, for larger roasts, 25 minutes per pound, or until the pop-up timer pops or a digital thermometer reads at 145 degrees.
- Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing or dicing, your preference.
- Meanwhile, prepare vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
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Vegetables:
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped tomato, cucumber and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil, toss and then add Kosher salt and black pepper. Toss again.
Tzatziki:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, chopped cucumber, Kosher salt and grated garlic. Mix well.
- Place back into the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- To assemble, warm pita bread in the warm (cooling) oven for 3-4 minutes. This makes it easier to roll and less likely to tear.
- Place a dollop of tzatziki in the center, followed by diced or sliced lamb, veggies and more sauce.
- Roll your pita bread and enjoy!
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
Notes
- If your boneless leg of lamb is not seasoned, combine 1 tablespoon coarse Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon sweet paprika in a dish. Rub liberally over lamb roast and allow to marinate for 2-24 hours in a chilled area.
Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
798mg
(33%)
Potassium
744mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
514IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.