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Best Lamb Pita Sandwiches One-Pot Recipe

This one-pot recipe brings the flavors of a classic Greek gyro into your kitchen with ease.
Ground lamb is formed into patties, cooked to perfection in a skillet, and paired with tzatziki sauce, crisp veggies, and warm pita bread for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish, Sandwich
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 4 8-inch pita breads
  • ½ onion chopped coarse
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 recipe tzatziki sauce
  • 1 large tomato sliced thin
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled (¼ cup)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pita crumbs: Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the middle. Cut off the top quarter of each pita bread and tear these pieces into 1-inch chunks (should yield about ¾ cup pita pieces). Stack remaining pitas and tightly wrap them in foil. Process the pita chunks with onion, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor until a smooth paste forms (about 30 seconds).
  • Make and cook the lamb patties: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the ground lamb, and mix thoroughly with hands. Divide into 12 equal portions, roll into balls, then flatten slightly into patties (½ inch thick, about 2½ inches in diameter). Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until well browned on one side (3–4 minutes). Flip, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked. Transfer patties to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Warm the pita and assemble: While cooking the patties, place foil-wrapped pitas directly on the oven rack and heat for 10 minutes. Spread ¼ of the tzatziki sauce inside each warm pita. Evenly divide the lamb patties among pitas, then top with tomato slices, ½ cup shredded lettuce, and 2 tablespoons crumbled feta. Serve immediately.
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