Grilled Gyro Skewers with Tzatziki and Warm Pita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Tender marinated lamb and beef skewers grilled to perfection, served with refreshing cucumber tzatziki and warm pita bread for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. This Middle Eastern recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground lamb, ground beef, minced garlic 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

• 8 oz ground lamb
• 8 oz ground beef
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, grated cucumber
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 pieces pita bread

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz ground lamb, 8 oz ground beef, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: Shape the meat mixture into eight 3-inch long sausage-shaped skewers around soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers. Brush each skewer with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 160°F.
4. Step 4: While the skewers grill, prepare the tzatziki: squeeze excess water from 1/2 grated cucumber, then mix it with 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until creamy and well combined.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled gyro skewers on the warm pita with generous dollops of tzatziki and extra lemon wedges if desired.