Lamb Gyros
Enjoy flavorful lamb gyros with seasoned lamb, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread for a delicious, Mediterranean-inspired meal.
History of Lamb Gyros
Lamb gyros originated in Greece, evolving from the Turkish döner kebab in the 1920s. The dish features lamb cooked on a vertical rotisserie and is typically served in pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki. Over time, it quickly became popular in Greece and beyond, offering a flavorful and portable meal. Additionally, if you’re curious about the history of this iconic dish, here is where I found my information!
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Ingredients & Substitutes
- Homemade top 9 free tortillas or naan bread
- Lamb leg processed into a fine paste or ground lamb
- Onion, pureed and liquid squeezed out, or onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Thyme
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Baby tomatoes, halved per serving
- Fresh spinach, per serving
- Tortillas or pitas
- Shredded romaine lettuce
- Avocado paste
How to Make Lamb Gyros
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Next, combine the ground lamb, pureed onion, and seasonings.
Then, bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165°F.
Also, in a lightly greased pan over medium heat, cook the lamb with halved baby tomatoes, spinach, and a toasted pita or tortilla. Serve with shredded romaine lettuce and avocado paste.
Furthermore, for homemade options, check out my top 9 free tortilla or naan bread recipe.
Common Questions
- What type of lamb is best for gyros?
Ground lamb, leg of lamb, or lamb shoulder is ideal, because they are tender and flavorful when cooked on a rotisserie or grilled. - What is traditionally served with this dish? Typically, it is served with fresh toppings like tomatoes, onions, spinach, romaine lettuce, and tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in pita or flatbread.
- Can I make this dish without a rotisserie? Yes, it can be made using a grill, oven, or stovetop. The key is to cook the meat thoroughly and allow it to caramelize.
- How do I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pita or tortillas and ensure the seasonings and ingredients are gluten-free.
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Homemade Lamb Gyros
Gyros are so hearty and filling. Making them from scratch is actually super easy and way more cost effective! Tastes great with homemade top 9 free tortillas OR naan bread . Hope you enjoy this recipe.
Makes 2 loaves in 9×5 bread pans which makes about 12 servings.
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
- 1 batch homemade top 9 free tortillas OR naan bread
- 1 lamb leg processed into a fine paste OR 4 lbs. ground lamb
- 1/2 onion pureed and liquid squeezed out with a paper towl, OR 1/2 TB onion powder
- 2 TB garlic powder
- 2 TB cumin
- 1.5 tsp thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 TB olive oil
- handful baby tomatoes halved per one serving
- handful of fresh spinach per one serving
- tortillas or pitas
- small handful shredded romaine lettuce
- avocado paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the ground lamb, pureed onion, and seasonings together.
- Bake 50-60 mins till internal meat temperature is 165 degreess
- Serve fried up in a slightly greased medium temperature pan with baby tomato halves, handful of spinach, and a toasted pita or tortilla. Serve with shredded romaine lettuce and avocado paste. **Check out my top 9 free tortilla recipe OR naan bread recipe if you are wanting to make your own.