Lamb Gyro Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Lamb Gyro Recipe
Description
The gyro meat is prepared by blending ground lamb with finely grated onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then shaping and pan-frying it until browned on both sides. After cooking, the meat is pulled apart into thin strands to mimic traditional gyro texture. Pita bread is toasted lightly, then layered with the shredded meat and topped with a combination of feta cheese, fresh tomato slices, shredded romaine lettuce, red onion slices, and a dollop of tangy tzatziki sauce.
This combination creates a balanced Greek-style sandwich with rich lamb flavor balanced by creamy, fresh, and crunchy elements. Toasting the pita enhances texture and keeps the bread warm for serving.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 2 lices pita bread
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
- 2 Roma tomato sliced
- ⅓ cup romaine lettuce shredded
- ¼ red onion sliced
- tzatziki sauce
Homemade Gyro Meat
- ½ pound lamb ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ onion grated on small holes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Toast the pitas in a toaster or oven until heated (or use cold bread).
- Slice toppings and prepare tzatziki sauce.
- Cut the gyro meat into thin strands. In a skillet, brown the gyro meat with oil.
- Add meat to pita bread and top with desired toppings.
How to Make Homemade Gyro Meat
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients lamb gyro then shape the meat into a thin patty.
- Heat oil in a skillet, once hot add the patty.
- Cook until browned, flip the patty and cook on the other side.
- Once cooked, break up the meat into thin long strands and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1157IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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