Greek Gyros for 4 Qt. Slow Cooker
Course: Sandwiches, Main Course
Products: Slow Cookers
Ingredients:
Recommended Hamilton Beach® Product: 4 Qt Slow Cooker
MEAT INGREDIENTS
- 3 lbs lamb, shoulder chops or cuts from the leg
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE
- 1 cup plain (unflavored) yogurt
- 1 small cucumber (peeled and chopped into small pieces)
- 1 tsp fresh mint
- salt and pepper to taste
OTHER INGREDIENTS
- pita bread
- onion (sliced)
- tomatoes (chopped)
Directions:
1. Combine lemon juice, garlic and spices. Layer lamb and lemon seasoning mix.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours (HIGH 4 to 5 hours). Remove lamb. Discard fat and bone. Thinly slice lamb to serve.
3. Serve on warmed pita bread topped with sliced onion, chopped tomatoes and cucumber yogurt sauce.
Serves: 6
TEST KITCHEN TIP: Try using jarred garlic (available in your supermarket) if you’d rather not chop fresh garlic. If you don’t like lamb, try substituting pork or beef for this recipe instead.
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This recipe developed by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.