Lamb Gyros Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine the lamb with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
• STEP 2.Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
• STEP 3.Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice it thinly.
• STEP 4.Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on the grill.
• STEP 5.Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita bread.
• STEP 6.Top with sliced lamb, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and fresh herbs.
• STEP 7.Fold the pita bread in half and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add some chopped fresh mint or parsley to the marinade.
• If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the lamb in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• To make the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• You can also add some crumbled feta cheese or olives to your lamb gyros for an extra Mediterranean touch.

Storage and Serving

• Lamb gyros are best served immediately while the pita bread is still warm and the lamb is freshly grilled.
• If you have any leftovers, store the sliced lamb and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• To reheat, warm the lamb in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
• When ready to serve, assemble the gyros with fresh pita bread and toppings.