Here’s a recipe for Greek Lamb Gyros:
**Ingredients:**
**For the Gyro Meat:**
* 1 pound ground lamb
* 2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
* 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
* 1 clove garlic, sliced
* 3 ounces slab bacon (or 5 slices sliced bacon), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* Pita bread
* Lettuce
* Tomatoes
* Red onion, thinly sliced
* Tzatziki sauce (recipe follows)
**For the Tzatziki Sauce:**
* 1 cup Greek yogurt
* 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
* 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
**Instructions:**
**Make the Gyro Meat:**
1. **Combine Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix with your hands until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
2. **Process Meat:** Place the lamb mixture, onion, garlic, and bacon in a food processor. Process until a smooth paste forms, about 1 minute.
3. **Shape the Meat:** Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. With moistened hands, shape the lamb mixture into a rectangle about 8 inches long and 5 inches wide.
4. **Bake the Meat:** Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the lamb in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. **Slice the Meat:** Remove the lamb from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then, slice it thinly against the grain.
**Make the Tzatziki Sauce:**
1. **Combine Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. **Mix Well:** Stir the mixture until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
3. **Chill:** Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
**Assemble the Gyros:**
1. **Warm the Pita:** Warm the pita bread on a grill or in a skillet.
2. **Add Toppings:** Spread the warm pita with tzatziki sauce. Add a generous amount of sliced lamb, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
3. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy!
**Tips:**
* You can use ground beef or a mixture of lamb and beef for the gyro meat.
* For a crispier gyro, you can broil the sliced lamb for a few minutes before adding it to the pita.
* Feel free to customize your gyros with your favorite toppings, such as feta cheese, olives, or hot sauce.
Enjoy your homemade Greek Lamb Gyros!