Lamb Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce and Spicy Sour Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce and Spicy Sour Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 pocketless pita bread; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; Shredded iceberg lettuce; 6 ounces feta, crumbled; Tzatziki Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows; Spicy Sour Cream Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows; 1 small cucumber, grated; Bunch fresh mint, leaves finely chopped; Bunch fresh dill, leaves finely chopped; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 cup Greek-style yogurt; Kosher salt; 1 cup sour cream; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 pocketless pita bread
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Shredded iceberg lettuce
6 ounces feta, crumbled
Tzatziki Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows
Spicy Sour Cream Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows
1 small cucumber, grated
Bunch fresh mint, leaves finely chopped
Bunch fresh dill, leaves finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup Greek-style yogurt
Kosher salt
1 cup sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Kosher salt

1
In a large bowl, toss the cubed lamb with the garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and lemon juice.
2
Coat the lamb completely.
3
Let the lamb marinate for 30 minutes.
4
Heat a large, deep skillet over high heat and drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
5
Season the lamb with 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
6
Add the lamb to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 4 minutes on each side.
7
Heat the pita bread in a dry pan or in the microwave for just a few seconds until warm and pliable.
8
On each piece of bread, lay a few pieces of lamb, some tomato slices, lettuce, feta and a spoonful of each sauce.
9
Transfer to a serving platter, fold and enjoy!
10
To make Tzatziki sauce:
11
In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, mint, dill, lemon zest, and yogurt.
12
Season with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
13
To make Spicy Sour Cream Sauce:
14
In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, lemon, and sriracha sauce together until completely blended.
15
Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Lamb Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce and Spicy Sour Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce and Spicy Sour Cream Sauce

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