Mediterranean Lamb Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
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Cuisine: Mediterranean
Categories: Sandwiches
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious lamb gyro recipe. Tender marinated lamb slices, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread create a satisfying meal.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lamb meat, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup diced cucumbers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine lamb slices with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the tzatziki sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated lamb slices for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill pan for 1 minute on each side.
- Assemble the gyro by placing cooked lamb slices, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers on the pita bread. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the toppings.
- Fold the pita bread over the ingredients to form a wrap. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Serve the Mediterranean Lamb Gyro warm with extra tzatziki sauce on the side.