Lamb & Mutton
Gyros
Description
These mouthwatering sandwiches are filled with garlicky roast lamb, tangy tzatziki, and fresh vegetables for an easy meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 (3-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed
- 6 (6-inch) pita rounds, warmed
- 2/3 cup Tzatziki Sauce
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small [6-ounce] onion)
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced English cucumber (from 1 small [10-ounce] cucumber)
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped plum tomato (from 1 large [4-ounce] tomato)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a roasting rack in a medium-size roasting pan; set aside. Stir together oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Rub oil mixture evenly over lamb. Place lamb on rack in prepared pan. Pour tap water into bottom of pan until bottom is just covered (about 2 cups). Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil, and reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of lamb registers at least 145°F, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from oven; cover loosely with foil, and let rest 30 minutes. Remove lamb from rack, and place on a cutting board, reserving juices in roasting pan. Slice lamb into thin (1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick) slices.
- Divide lamb slices evenly among pita rounds; top each evenly with Tzatziki Sauce, red onion, cucumber, and tomato.
