Ingredients:
500g lamb leg or shoulder, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
4 pita breads
Fresh vegetables (tomato, red onion, lettuce)
Tzatziki sauce (recipe below)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Marinate the Lamb: Combine olive oil, oregano, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add lamb slices and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2
Make Tzatziki Sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill.
Step 3
Cook Lamb: In a hot pan, sear marinated lamb slices for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 4
Assemble Gyros: Warm pita breads and fill with lamb, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki sauce.
Step 5
Serve: Wrap gyros in parchment or foil and serve hot with extra tzatziki.
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