LAMB GYRO

Ingredients

Lamb:

• 2 lb ground lamb

• 1/2 white onion

• 1 shallot

• 10 cloves garlic

  Spice Blend:

• 1 Tbsp oregano

• 1 Tbsp salt

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp coriander

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  White sauce:

• 1 cup full fat yogurt

• 1/4 sesame paste

• 1/2 lemon juice and zest

• 2 Tbsp vinegar

• Salt to taste
  
  To serve:

• 4-6 pitas

• Tomatoes, chopped

• Red onions, sliced
  
  

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, prepare the spice blend by combining the oregano, salt, paprika, black pepper, coriander, cumin and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 2

In a food processor chop the onion, shallot and garlic by pulsing the mixture about 15-20 times. Once fully chopped, add the ground lamb and spice blend. Pulse for another 30 seconds. Spread parchment paper over a large casserole dish. Pack seasoned ground meat into the dish. It should be at least 1 inch high to assure even baking. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. The internal temperature should be 155 degrees. Remove and allow it to rest for 20-30 minutes.

Step 3

After the meat has rested, remove from the pan and cut into strips. Reserve any drippings in the bottom of the dish. In a large heavy pan (preferably cast iron skillet) over medium high heat, pour in the drippings from the baking dish. Add meat strips and fry both sides for about 15 seconds.

Step 4

To make the white sauce, in a small bowl combine the yogurt, sesame paste, lemon juice and zest, vinegar and salt to taste. Transfer to a plastic squeeze bottle for easy dispensing.

Step 5

Heat the pita bread in a dry pan for just a few seconds until warm and pliable. Lay a few pieces of lamb strips, some tomato slices, lettuce, red onion, white sauce, fold and enjoy!