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Gyro

A quick homemade gyro with grilled meat, fresh tomato, onion, and parsley wrapped in warm flatbread. Simple and satisfying.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
25g
Gyro
comfortingsatisfyingMediterraneanlambjuicycrispyweeknightmain

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 4 pieces flatbread
  • 1 medium tomato
  • ½ medium red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season ground lamb with salt and pepper; mix gently and shape into 4 oval patties.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4

    While meat cooks, slice tomato and onion into thin rounds; chop parsley.

  5. 5

    Warm flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Place a patty on each flatbread, top with tomato, onion, and parsley.

  7. 7

    Fold and serve immediately.

  8. 8

    Add tzatziki or hot sauce if you like.

Tools you’ll need

  • grill pan or skillet
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

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