Lamb Gyro

Ingredients

• ¾ lb lamb shoulder, thinly sliced (¼-inch or thinner)
• ¾ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 whole lemon (juiced)
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsp dried oregano
• 4 whole pita bread
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir yogurt, lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt until combined. Set aside.

2. 2

   Toss lamb with oregano, remaining garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.

4. 4

   Add lamb in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until edges brown.

5. 5

   Stir and cook another 2 minutes until lamb is cooked through and crispy, ~165°F.

6. 6

   Warm pita on a dry skillet or over a flame for 15 seconds per side until pliable.

7. 7

   Spread 2 tbsp yogurt sauce inside each pita.

8. 8

   Fill with lamb, tomato, and red onion. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet
• mixing bowl
• knife
• cutting board

More recipes like this

• 

  Greek Lamb Gyro

  25 min

• 

  Pork Gyros Pita

  20 min

• 

  Crispy Lamb Arayes

  25 min

• 

  Greek Chicken Gyro

  20 min