Zanhard's Recipes

Lamb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground lamb (or beef)
• 1 onion, cut into 8 pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 8 pitas
• 2 cups lettuce, sliced
• 1 cup tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup tzatziki
• 1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup feta, crumbled

Steps:

1. Place everything into a food processor and process until mixed. The meat will be sticky.
2. Place the meat into a loaf pan or form a loaf shape on a baking sheet.
3. Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until it reaches 160°F, about 50–60 minutes.
4. Let the loaf rest for 10–15 minutes.
5. Slice the meat thinly, optionally frying the slices until crispy.
6. Assemble the gyros with the pitas and toppings.
7. Enjoy!