Lamb gyro

Gyro is a Greek dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It is usually made of lamb, but can also be made with chicken, beef, or pork. The meat is then sliced thin and served in a pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

The origins of gyro are disputed. Some say it was created in Greece, others say Turkey. The dish has been popular in Greece since the 1970s. It is thought to have been brought to Greece by Turkish immigrants.

The word gyro comes from the Greek word for turn. The meat is cooked on a vertical rotisserie and turned frequently to ensure even cooking.

Advice

When making a lamb gyro, the most important thing to remember is that the lamb is the star of the show. Start by getting the right cut of meat and marinating it in a combination of herbs and spices. Once it's marinated, grill or roast the lamb until it's cooked through. To assemble the gyro, warm up your pita bread, and layer it with lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and the lamb. Finish it off with a homemade yogurt-based dressing, and enjoy your delicious lamb gyro!

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Recipes

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Classic Spiced Lamb Gyro

  • feta
  • onion
  • pita
  • gyro meat
  • dill
  • cherry tomato
  • cucumber
  • onion
  • tzatziki
  • mint
  • cucumber
  • spinach
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • lemon juice
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Greek Style Roasted Lamb Gyros with Harissa Spiced Tzatziki.

  • greek yogurt
  • oregano
  • rosemary
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • lamb roast leg
  • garlic
  • creole seasoning
  • dill
  • hot house cucumber
  • creole seasoning
  • [harissa | https www halfbakedharvest com harissa red pepper sauce ]
  • russet potato
  • pita
  • feta
  • garlic
  • lemons juice
  • oil
  • pickled red onion
  • salt
  • cucumbers radish
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Lamb Gyros

  • black pepper
  • gyro flatbread
  • pistachio yogurt sauce
  • pickled chile
  • yogurt
  • red pepper flake
  • herb
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • lamb shoulder

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
pita
oregano
cherry tomato
yogurt
olive oil
feta
onion
dill
cucumber
black pepper
lemon juice
creole seasoning
hot sauce several
lamb
lemon
romaine heart
gyro meat
tzatziki
mint
spinach
greek yogurt
rosemary
lamb roast leg
hot house cucumber
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russet potato
lemons juice
oil
pickled red onion
cucumbers radish
gyro flatbread
pistachio yogurt sauce
pickled chile
red pepper flake
herb
lemon zest
lamb shoulder

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