Keto Lamb Gyro
Satisfy your cravings for Mediterranean flavors while staying on track with your low-carb goals with this irresistible Keto Lamb Gyro recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground lamb is baked to juicy perfection with fragrant notes of oregano, cumin, and coriander, then thinly sliced and served in crisp lettuce wraps for a keto-friendly twist on a classic gyro. The homemade Tzatziki sauce, made with creamy Greek yogurt, refreshing cucumber, and a burst of fresh dill and mint, adds a zesty, cooling contrast that elevates every bite. Ready in under an hour and ideal for meal prep, these flavorful lamb gyros are a perfect option for a healthy weeknight dinner, light lunch, or party appetizer. Enjoy all the rich, savory goodness of a traditional gyro, with none of the carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 leaves lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh mint
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Finely mince 3 cloves of garlic and one small onion.
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, minced onion, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
Form the lamb mixture into a rectangular loaf shape and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
While the lamb is baking, prepare the Tzatziki sauce. Grate half a cucumber and squeeze to remove excess water.
In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
Mix well and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Once the lamb is cooked, allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
To assemble the gyros, lay out a lettuce leaf, add a few slices of lamb, and top with a generous dollop of Tzatziki sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Lamb Gyro!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 4224 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 132.1 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2382 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
