Ground Lamb Gyros with Cucumber Dill Sauce
This Mediterranean-inspired recipe features juicy, herb-infused ground lamb patties tucked into warm pita bread and topped with a cool, creamy cucumber dill tzatziki. It offers the authentic flavor of traditional rotisserie gyros in a quick, home-cook-friendly format.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb 80/20 lean to fat ratio preferred
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat
- 0.5 cup cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 pieces pita bread soft, pocketless style
- 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
Notes
Storage: Store cooked lamb and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Make-Ahead: The tzatziki sauce can be made 24 hours in advance. Variation: Add crumbled feta cheese or kalamata olives for extra saltiness and depth.