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Lamb Meatball Gyro with Mint Yogurt Sauce

This Lamb Meatball Gyro is a twist the classic gyro made with spiced lamb meatballs and a cool, creamy mint yogurt sauce.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Food, greek yogurt, ground lamb, gyro, lamb, meatball, meatball gyro, mint, Recipe, yogurt
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 599kcal

Ingredients

Mint Yogurt Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided

Lamb Meatball Gyro Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 yellow onion minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pieces pita bread
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

  • Whisk together all yogurt sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl combine lamb, bread crumbs, egg, cilantro, onion, cumin, cloves and kosher salt. Mix well. Roll into 15 meatballs. Place meatballs in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Warm pita, if desired. Place 3 - 4 lamb meatballs in the center. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and mint yogurt sauce.

Notes

Helpful hint: Shape your meatballs using an ice cream scoop for consistent size. 
Nutritional information for estimation purposes only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1621mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 4mg