Lamb Gyros

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Ingredients

  • 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb lamb, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons oregano
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 6 -8 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, sliced
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 8 ounces Greek olives, pitted
  • flat bread or pita bread

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium high heat; add onions and garlic and saute for five minutes. Add red pepper flakes. Add lamb and cook until there is no pink left.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, oregano, cumin, and pepper. Mix, and add to lamb, stirring well to evenly coat the lamb.
  3. Cook for five minutes, then add the sliced mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes. Cook until fully heated.
  4. Serve on flatbread or pita bread: sprinkle feta cheese and olives to taste (about one ounce of each), add the lamb mixture. Add a cucumber sauce if you like, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

910 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 32g 64% DV
Total Fat 54.8g 70% DV
Carbs 87.3g 32% DV
Fiber 22.9g 82% DV
Sugar 6.4g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1259.8mg 55% DV
Potassium 1232.8mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 56.3mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 172mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 49.5mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 6.7mcg 34% DV
Calcium 1060mg 82% DV
Iron 32.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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