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Juicy Ground Lamb Gyros

Juicy Ground Lamb Gyros
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Experience mouthwatering Juicy Ground Lamb Gyros bursting with flavor! Perfect for any occasion—try it now and elevate your dinner game!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 mix)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon oregano flakes
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or use paprika with a pinch of cayenne)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 warmed pita breads
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 3 sliced Campari or Roma tomatoes
  • 1 thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 finely chopped romaine heart
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • Hot sauce as desired (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb and ground beef. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, oregano flakes, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into patties about ½ inch thick.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (160°F internal temperature).
  4. Let the patties rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  5. Assemble the gyros by placing sliced patties into warmed pita bread. Top with tzatziki sauce and fresh toppings.

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