Ingredients for Ground Lamb Gyros With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
- Ground Lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Pepper
- Dried Mint
- Dried Oregano
- Ground Allspice
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Scallions
- Juice
- 1/2 tsp salt (for sauce), 1/4 tsp salt (for lamb)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- Pita Bread Round
- Tomatoes
- White Onion
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How to Make Ground Lamb Gyros With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- **Prepare the Lamb Loaf:** In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground lamb, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried mint, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Thoroughly mix the lamb mixture, kneading gently until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a 7x4 inch loaf.
- Place the loaf on a wire rack set inside a baking pan to allow for drainage.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F (82°C).
- Let the lamb loaf rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- **Prepare the Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup diced cucumber, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- **Assemble the Gyros:** Slice the cooled lamb loaf into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
- Heat the lamb slices in a lightly oiled grill pan over medium-low heat until warmed through.
- Warm pita bread in the oven (wrapped in foil) at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
- Place the warmed pita bread on plates and top with the heated lamb, sliced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Generously spoon the cucumber-yogurt sauce over the gyros.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
65g
Carbs
4g
