Savory Greek Lamb and Herb-Stuffed Pita Wraps

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Juicy ground lamb seasoned with Mediterranean herbs wrapped in warm pita bread with tzatziki and fresh vegetables. This mediterranean-inspired lamb ready in about 22 minutes pairs ground lamb, minced garlic, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
• 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
• 4 small rounds pita bread
• 1/2, diced cucumber
• 1 medium, diced tomato
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground lamb, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Warm 4 small pita breads in a dry pan or oven for 2 minutes until pliable.
4. Step 4: Spread about 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce on each pita, then top with the cooked lamb mixture, 1/2 diced cucumber, 1 diced medium tomato, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over all.
5. Step 5: Fold each pita around the fillings and serve immediately for a fresh, herbaceous wrap.