Slow-Cooked Lamb Gyro Meat with Herb Rice Pilaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Juicy, spiced lamb gyro meat slow-cooked to perfection, served alongside aromatic herb rice pilaf for a hearty Greek meal. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 45 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
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb with 1/2 grated onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well with your hands until evenly incorporated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the lamb mixture, pressing it down to form an even layer. Cook for about 6-7 minutes, then flip and cook another 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly or crumble for serving.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Remove rice from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp lemon zest for a fragrant herb rice pilaf.
5. Step 5: Serve the sliced lamb gyro meat atop the herb rice pilaf, garnished with extra herbs if desired.