Smash & Savor Lamb Gyros

Smash & Savor Lamb Gyros

Smash and Savor Lamb Gyros are a fresh, flavor-packed twist on a Mediterranean classic. Made with 100% pasture-raised lamb, each pita is smashed and seared to create perfectly crispy edges while staying juicy and tender inside. Finished with a bright cucumber salad and creamy tzatziki, this recipe brings bold seasoning, wholesome ingredients, and real farm flavor to your table. Simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests.

 

Ingredients

Pita bread
6 rounds
Spice Mix for the Lamb:
Salt
1 tsp
Black Pepper
1 tsp
Paprika
1 tsp
Onion Powder
1 tsp
Dried Oregano
1 tsp
Garlic, minced
1 tbsp
Red Onion, finely minced
ÂĽ cup
Cucumber Salad:
Persian cucumbers, halved and sliced
3
Red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup
Grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup
Avocado, cubed
1
Olive oil
1/4 cup
Salt & Pepper
to taste
Red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp
Fresh dill
1 tsp
Feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup
Tzatziki Sauce:
Plain Greek yogurt
1 cup
Lemon zest
1 tsp
Lemon juice
1 Tbsp
Cucumber, grated
1/2 cup
Salt & Pepper
to taste
Fresh dill
1 tsp
Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup

Utensils

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowl

Instructions

Tzatziki Sauce

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.

Cucumber Salad

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.

For the lamb's spice mix, combine all spice's into a small bowl and mix. 

Mix in the ground lamb until evenly incorporated.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.

Take a heaping scoop of the seasoned lamb and press in an even layer directly onto one side of pita bread (about 1/6 of the mixture)

Place the pita meat-side down into the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until the lamb is fully cooked and nicely browned.

Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes to allow the bread to crisp and absorb the juices and seasoning from the lamb.

Remove from the pan and top with cucumber salad and tzatziki.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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