Best Easy Lamb Gyros Recipes

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EASY LAMB AND BEEF KABOBS OR GYROS



Easy Lamb and Beef Kabobs or Gyros image

I wanted gyro meat that tasted like the kind in the Greek restaurants. I wound up combining ingredients from 3 different recipes and was amazed at the awesome result! It smelled so good even before it hit the grill.The "easy" part is that you can just throw this on the grill, broil, bake or pan fry it. It's also easy because I buy the Tzatziki sauce, Quinoa tabouli, spanikopita appetizers and hummus at Costco and I have a ready-made meal for my family or a larger crowd. I also serve with split Pita breads and we make our own gyros with sliced garden tomato and sweet onion.

Provided by Gina Farina

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 12 kebobs, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 (6 inch) skewers
1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground beef
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried mint
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes while you prepare the meat mixture.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the other ingredients. Mix well with hands (use rubber gloves).
  • Dry off the skewers so they aren't dripping wet, then form an oblong "sausage" around the skewer, securing firmly.
  • Cover and refrigerate skewered meat for 30 minutes.
  • If possible, use a veggie or fish grill (that has a smaller grate); brush or spray grill grate with oil.
  • Set grill to medium-off-medium and grill each side for 5 minutes, turning only once, or until the outside of the meat is charred and the inside is medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 106.7, Sodium 679.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 27

EASY LAMB GYROS



Easy Lamb Gyros image

Most of us don't have a vertical, rotating spit at home, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to enjoy delicious gyros whenever you want! Make juicy, tender, seasoned lamb gyro meat at home with just a bread loaf pan!

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Gyros

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
3 pounds ground lamb
½ cup Greek seasoning
1 large egg
12 (6 inch) pita breads, warmed
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
5 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
½ cup tzatziki sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine lamb, Greek seasoning, and egg in a bowl. Mix until ingredients are very well combined (overmixing is preferable here.) Firmly press mixture into the prepared loaf pan, making sure there are no air pockets under the meat. Cover with foil.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest, covered, until all the grease on top is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove meat from the pan and cut into thin slices.
  • Load meat into the center of warmed pitas. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 91.4 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1291.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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