Pan-Seared Lamb Gyro Meat with Garlic Pita and Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Juicy pan-seared lamb gyro slices served with warm garlic pita bread and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. This Greek recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, finely grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
• 1/2 medium onion, finely grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1/2 finely grated 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 a flat 1/2-inch thick oval patty.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb patty and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
3. Step 3: For the tzatziki, combine 3/4 cup Greek yogurt with 1/3 cup grated and squeezed dry cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready.
4. Step 4: Brush 4 pita breads with 2 tbsp melted butter mixed with 1 tsp garlic powder. Heat a separate skillet over medium heat and warm the pitas for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and fragrant.
5. Step 5: To assemble, place slices of lamb gyro meat on each warm garlic pita and top with spoonfuls of the tzatziki sauce. Fold and serve immediately.