Beef and Lamb Gyro Meat with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Spiced ground beef and lamb mixture shaped into patties and pan-seared, served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce for a homemade gyro experience. This mediterranean-inspired greek ready in about 32 minutes blends ground beef, ground lamb, finely grated onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1/4 cup, finely grated onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 4 pieces, warmed pita bread
• 1 medium, sliced tomato
• 1/2 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 4 leaves lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground lamb, 1/4 cup finely grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Form the meat mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties about 1/2-inch thick.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by whisking together 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 pieces of pita bread in a dry skillet or oven.
6. Step 6: To assemble, place a lettuce leaf on each pita, top with a cooked gyro patty, 2-3 slices of tomato, some thinly sliced red onion, and a generous spoonful of garlic yogurt sauce. Fold and serve immediately.