Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki
Ingredients
For the lamb:
600g boneless lamb shoulder or leg
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the tzatziki:
1 cup Bekaa Dairy Attiki Natural Yoghurt
1 small Lebanese cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Salt, to taste
To assemble:
4 Greek-style pita breads
1 tomato, chopped
½ red onion, finely diced
½ cucumber, chopped
½ cup kalamata olives
Fresh oregano or parsley, for garnish
Optional: hummus or feta
Method
Marinate the Lamb:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Rub the marinade all over the lamb. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for extra flavour).Cook the Lamb:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan forced). Place lamb in a roasting tray, cover with foil and cook for 1 hour. Remove foil and cook for an additional 20–30 mins until browned and tender. Rest for 10 mins, then shred or slice.Make the Tzatziki:
In a bowl, combine Bekaa Attiki yoghurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and salt. Stir well and chill until ready to use.Assemble the Gyros:
Warm the pita breads. Layer with shredded lamb, tomato, onion, cucumber, olives, and a generous dollop of Attiki tzatziki. Add hummus or crumbled feta if desired. Garnish with herbs.Serve:
Wrap and enjoy while warm!
Tip: Swap lamb for grilled chicken or roasted veggies for a lighter version.