Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

5 from 1 vote

You'll love this combination of warm meat and cool fatty sauce with crisp, crunchy cucumber. Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce sounds super fancy but can be made easily any day of the week.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: cumin, dill, gluten-free, grain-free, Greek, lamb, parsley, tortilla, tzatziki

Servings: servings

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Jessica Haggard

Ingredients

For the patties:

1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon parsley minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon turmeric root powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon coconut oil

For the sauce:

1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
1 clove garlic minced
extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper

Serve with:

cucumber sliced
tomato sliced
Cauliflower Tortilla optional

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat with all other herbs and spices. Shape the meat in 8 patties, form in the palm of your hand.
Warm coconut oil over medium-low heat in a frying pan. Place the patties in the oil and cook each side for about 4 minutes, until cooked through.
While the patties cook, mix the yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add the herbs, stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil.
To serve, add to a cauliflower tortilla and arrange with sliced tomato and cucumber. Top with sauce and enjoy warm.

Notes

Macros Per Serving do not include Tortillas. Macros are located on that recipe, add if needed.

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