Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Greece with this Slow-Cooked Lamb Gyros recipe. Perfect for a family feast or a gathering of friends, this dish brings together the rich, tender flavours of slow-cooked lamb, paired with a fresh and tangy Greek salad and creamy homemade tzatziki. Served on warm pita bread, every bite delivers a burst of Mediterranean goodness, making this lamb gyros a surefire crowd-pleaser (serves 6 with left over lamb).
Ingredients:
Lamb
- 1.6kg lamb shoulder (bone in)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp dried oregano leaves
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cups of stock of choice
Greek Salad
- 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 3 cucumbers, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 200g feta cheese
Dressing
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- 2 cucumbers, grated & liquid removed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp dill
To Serve
Method:
- Lamb: Sear lamb on all sides until browned and add to the slow cooker. To the slow cooker add stock, garlic, browned onions, salt, pepper and oregano. Cook on a high setting for 6-8 hours or until lamb is tender and falls off the bone.
- Greek Salad: Roughly cut all salad ingredients and place in a salad bowl. In a jar combine dressing ingredients, shake well and pour the dressing over the salad.
- Tzatziki: Grate cucumber, sprinkle with salt and leave for 10 minutes. Squeeze the excess water out of the cucumber. Combine cucumber, Greek yoghurt, salt, pepper, garlic and dill in a bowl.
- To Serve: Heat pita bread in a pan or under the grill until golden. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki onto the pita, add lamb and Greek salad and fold pita together. Enjoy!
TIP: For perfectly tender lamb, be sure to sear the meat on all sides before adding it to the slow cooker. This step locks in the flavour and creates a rich, caramelized crust that enhances the overall taste.
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