Homemade Lamb Gyros with Garlic Yogurt Sauce 🥙✨

 New Recipe: Homemade Lamb Gyros with Garlic Yogurt Sauce 🥙✨

Ingredients:

• For the gyro meat:

  • 1 lb ground lamb (or a mix of lamb and beef)
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)

• For the garlic yogurt sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• For the assembly:

  • 4 pita breads or flatbreads
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese, olives

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the gyro meat:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • In a large bowl, mix ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
   • Press the meat mixture into a loaf shape on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
   • Let the meat rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.

2. Make the garlic yogurt sauce:

   • In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Assemble the gyros:

   • Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or oven.
   • Layer shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and slices of gyro meat on each pita.
   • Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce and sprinkle with optional feta cheese or olives if desired.

4. Serve:

   • Fold the pita around the filling, wrap in parchment paper or foil for easy eating, and enjoy warm!

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Optional Variations:

• Substitute lamb with chicken, turkey, or a vegetarian option like falafel.
• Add a drizzle of hot sauce or harissa for spice.
• Use tzatziki sauce instead of garlic yogurt for a traditional touch.