Classic Greek Lamb Gyro Wraps with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Spiced ground lamb wrapped in warm pita with fresh tomato, onion, and cool tzatziki sauce for a flavorful and satisfying Greek street food meal. This Greek recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 lb ground lamb
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly and form into small patties or flatten into thin rounds.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook lamb patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
3. Step 3: To make the tzatziki, stir together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1-2 minutes until pliable. To assemble, spread 2 tbsp tzatziki on each pita, add cooked lamb, 2-3 slices of tomato, and some thinly sliced red onion. Wrap and serve immediately.