Lamb Gyro with Hummus Sauce

Herb grilled, mega-tender, perfectly juicy Lamb bites with with a gorgeous creamy lemon hummus sauce this lamb gyro is going to be the best gyro of your life. I'm not exaggerating in the least! It's fast, easy and so fresh and healthy.

This post is Sponsored by the American Lamb Board. Recipe and opinions are our own.

Why you will love this Lamb Gyro

American Lamb is a rich source of high-quality protein, but it is also a source of many vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. When you make this Lamb Gyro recipe it is marinated in aromatics like garlic with lots of herbs and a slight lemon tang. If you have never tried Lamb it tastes delicious, is tender, juicy and this recipe creates a nice herby, salty crust.

Purchase American Lamb

I purchase American Lamb to support our country's farmers, ranchers and local communities. They take great care of their herds and the meat they provide is of high quality. So when you are purchasing your lamb for this recipe 100% go with American Lamb. For more information you can check out their beautiful website here.

What is a Gyro?

Gyro is a Greek food dish made from lamb (sometimes chicken or a beef/lamb combo), marinated with herbs and spices. Lamb gyro meat is then threaded onto a vertical rotisserie-style cooker, then sliced directly off into smaller bite-sized pieces which are stuffed into a pita with a salad and wrapped.

What You Will Need To Make Gyros Lamb

1. 2-3lb of Boneless American lamb leg. Shoulder will also work.
2. Herbs- these will season and give the lamb a delicious fresh flavor
3. Garlic- always marinate meat with garlic
4. Lemon- I love the flavor of lemon. You should always marinate red meat with an acid like vinegar or citrus. I prefer red wine vinegar or lemon. Lemon pairs perfectly with this dish. We are using both lemon juice and zest.

How To Grill Your Lamb for Greek Gyros

1. trim excess fat off your meat
2. cut meat into two inch pieces, trying to keep them as equal as possible.

Make Your Gyros Marinade

1. In a large bowl add all ingredients for marinade.
2. Stir together
3. Toss with Lamb chunks
4. allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.

Skewer your lamb into kebabs

Once lamb has marinated you will want to place it on a skewer. I have reusable metal skewers I Iove, but you can also use disposable wood skewers. Just be sure to pre-soak them in some water.

Add about 5 pieces of lamb to each skewer. Do not crowd the lamb chunks. You want them to barely be touching so allow the meat to cook evenly.

Grill Lamb Gyros

Preheat grill or smoker on high heat. Grill lamb skewers for about 8 minutes each side. Lamb is done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees and has rest for a minimum of 3 minutes.

How to make your lemon hummus sauce

In a small bowl add

1. hummus- you can use store bought or homemade. We have a great easy recipe here.
2. Add in oil, lemon and salt and pepper
3. Stir to combine.
4. Add more salt or pepper desired.

You can serve your hummus sauce just out of the bowl or place it in a small dressing bottle for easy pouring.

What are good toppings for a Gyro?

There are so many options but here are some I like to use!

• fresh cucumber
• lettuce
• tomatoes
• sliced bell peppers
• tzatziki sauce
• sliced red onion
• feta cheese

How To Build Your Lamb Gyro

Take soft pita bread, add on

1. creamy tzatziki
2. Hot lamb fresh off the grill
3. lettuce
4. tomatoes
5. onions
6. feta
7. lemon hummus sauce

Eat immediately!

What are other greek recipes you have?

This Greek Quinoa bowl is amazing!

And you can never go wrong with a meatball pita!

IF you haven't tried our hummuses you must!

• Lemon Basil Hummus
• Beet Hummus with goat cheese
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• Loaded Greek Hummus

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