Easy Lamb Gyros

Most of us don't have a vertical, rotating spit at home, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to enjoy delicious gyros whenever you want! Make juicy, tender, seasoned lamb gyro meat at home with just a bread loaf pan!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 3 pounds ground lamb

  • ½ cup Greek seasoning

  • 1 large egg

  • 12 (6 inch) pita breads, warmed

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

  • 5 medium Roma tomatoes, diced

  • 1 medium red onion, diced

  • ½ cup tzatziki sauce, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large loaf pan with cooking spray.

  2. Combine lamb, Greek seasoning, and egg in a bowl. Mix until ingredients are very well combined (overmixing is preferable here.) Firmly press mixture into the prepared loaf pan, making sure there are no air pockets under the meat. Cover with foil.

  3. Cook in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 2 hours.

  4. Remove from the oven and let rest, covered, until all the grease on top is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

  5. Remove meat from the pan and cut into thin slices.

  6. Load meat into the center of warmed pitas. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
25g Fat
34g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 1292mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 527mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.