Wood-Fired Mediterranean Lamb Pita Wraps with Tzatziki

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Tender slices of spiced lamb grilled over high heat, wrapped in warm pita bread with cool cucumber tzatziki and fresh vegetables. This mediterranean-inspired lamb ready in about 50 minutes pairs thinly sliced lamb leg steak, olive oil, minced 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 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, thinly sliced lamb leg steak
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely grated cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 medium, sliced tomato
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced lamb leg steak with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: While lamb marinates, prepare tzatziki by squeezing excess water from 1/2 finely grated cucumber. In a small bowl, combine cucumber with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt and stir well.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Grill the marinated lamb slices for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to medium doneness.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble wraps by spreading 2 tbsp tzatziki on each pita, layering with grilled lamb, 1/4 sliced tomato, 1 tbsp sliced red onion, and a few lettuce leaves. Fold and serve immediately.