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Lamb Gyro

🔪 PREP TIME 20 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 30 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
Lamb Gyro
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
Protein 12.4 g
Carbs 61.1 g
Fat 8.5 g

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4 Servings
  • Lamb
    500 g
  • Pita Bread
    4 pcs
  • Tzatziki
    200 g
  • Tomato
    2 pcs
  • Onion
    1 pcs

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Lamb Gyro

Sliced seasoned meat in pita.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Lamb Gyro

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🔥 Prep

  • Slice the 500g lamb into thin strips.
  • Thinly slice the 1 pcs onion.
  • Dice the 2 pcs tomatoes.
  • Measure out 200g tzatziki and keep ready.
  • Warm the 4 pcs pita bread briefly before serving.

🔥 Cook

  • 1. Place a grill pan or skillet on the stove and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  • 2. Add a small drizzle of olive oil, then add the sliced 500g lamb, season with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste; sear for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
  • 3. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for another 2 minutes to ensure the lamb is cooked through.
  • 4. Transfer the lamb to a plate and let rest for 2 minutes.
  • 5. While the lamb rests, warm the 4 pcs pita bread on the same pan over low heat for 30 seconds per side.
  • 6. Slice the rested lamb into thin strips (if needed) and keep warm.

🔥 Serve

  • Open each warmed pita and spread approximately 1 tbsp of the 200g tzatziki inside.
  • Fill with sliced lamb, diced tomatoes, and sliced onion.
  • Add an extra drizzle of tzatziki if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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