Fresh Lamb Gyros with Tomato and Herbs
Authentic Greek street food gyros with tender marinated lamb, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs wrapped in warm pita. Perfect for a sunny day meal that tastes like the Mediterranean.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb lamb shoulder, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 pieces pita bread
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- 1
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Add lamb slices to the marinade, toss well, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook lamb in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Warm pita bread in the skillet or over an open flame for 30 seconds per side.
- 5
Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita, then layer with cooked lamb, diced tomatoes, parsley, and fresh mint.
- 6
Wrap pita tightly and serve immediately while still warm.
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