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Lamb: Simple Gyros

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

2 pounds lamb, sliced very thinly
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
fresh ground pepper

TZATZIKI SAUCE:
1 pint plain yogurt
1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
salt and white pepper


Recipe

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, thyme, oregano and pepper in bowl. Place lamb strips in the marinade and coat well. Cover and chill (4 to 6 hours or overnight) turning several times. Meat can be grilled or baked in the oven on a rack (strips can be threaded for skewers).

To make the gyro, place meat, lettuce, diced or thinly sliced tomato, thinly sliced onion, and crumbled feta cheese in middle of pita bread. Top with tzatziki (yogurt & cucumber sauce) and fold or wrap pita around meat & vegetables. NOTES : Lamb meat should be from the leg or shoulder and sliced as thin of strips as possible. You can also substitute beef for the lamb.

Tzatziki Sauce: Drain the yogurt overnight in the refrigerator in a strainer that has been lined with cheesecloth. Chop cucumber, let drain on paper towels. to drained yogurt, add cucumber, garlic, oil and vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend well. Use as a topping on souvlakiea or over meat filling in a gyro Also is a good dip with raw veggies or crackers. Makes about 2 cups.