Slow-Cooked Lamb Gyro Meat with Mediterranean Spices

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

Succulent lamb shoulder slow-cooked with classic Mediterranean spices, sliced thin for authentic gyro sandwiches or platters. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 lbs, boneless lamb shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Place the seasoned lamb in a slow cooker and pour 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 cup water around the meat.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 8 hours or until the lamb is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Remove lamb from slow cooker and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain for gyro meat.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb slices with warm pita, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions for an authentic gyro experience.