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Lamb Gyros Recipe

Delicious and easy lamb gyros you can make at home.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Lamb, ground
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Cucumber, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Dill, chopped
  • 1 pinch Salt

To Serve

  • 4 pieces Pita bread
  • 1 cup Tomato, diced
  • 1 cup Red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup Lettuce, shredded

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground lamb and cook until browned.
  2. 2. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. 3. In a mixing bowl, combine all tzatziki sauce ingredients. Mix well.
  4. 4. Warm pita bread in a skillet or oven.
  5. 5. Assemble gyros by placing lamb mixture, tzatziki sauce, tomato, red onion, and lettuce on pita bread. Fold and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gyros, Lamb
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