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Lamb Meatball Gyro with Mint Yogurt Sauce

A twist on a gyro with spiced lamb meatballs and mint yogurt sauce.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Food, greek yogurt, ground lamb, gyro, lamb, meatball, meatball gyro, mint, Recipe, yogurt
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fat free Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread

Instructions

  • To make the yogurt sauce mix yogurt, garlic, mint, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl combine lamb, bread crumbs, egg, cilantro, shallots, cumin, allspice and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix well. Roll into 12 meatballs (Helpful hint: Shape your meatballs using an ice cream scoop for consistent size). Place meatballs in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Spoon yogurt sauce on down the middle of the pita, top with three lamb meatballs. Serve.

Notes

These would also make a great appetizer. Simply put toothpicks in the meatballs and serve the yogurt mint sauce alongside for dipping. Enjoy!