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Homemade Grilled Greek Lamb Gyro in Pita

Fire up your barbecue and get grilling to recreate this iconic Greek street food right in your backyard. This Greek Lamb Gyro recipe is bold and tangy, packing a lot of flavors with marinated and grilled lamb wrapped in a soft pita along with some freshly chopped veggies, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese. It's all about the balance of spicy, tangy, smoky, and creamy flavors that gives this gyro its unique allure.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4

Ingredients:

  • 112 lb of lamb loin chops Added to
  • 4 large pita breads Added to
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced Added to
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced Added to
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced Added to
  • 1 Cup of crumbled feta cheese Added to
  • 12 Cup of tzatziki sauce Added to

Marinade:

  • 2 tbls of olive oil Added to
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 2 teaspoons of dried oregano Added to
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
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Directions

80 min.
1. Step

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper for the marinade.

2. Step

Lay the lamb chops in a shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, and rub it on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

3. Step

Preheat your barbecue grill on medium heat.

4. Step

Grill the lamb chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill and let them rest for few minutes, then slice thinly.

5. Step

Warm the pita breads on the grill for a few seconds each side.

6. Step

Spread some tzatziki sauce on the inside of each pita, then add slices of lamb, onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.

7. Step

Fold the pitas in half and wrap the bottom with a paper napkin or aluminium foil to hold everything together.

8. Step

Serve immediately, while still warm.

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