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Gyro arrives warm and fragrant, thin slices of lamb stacked and spiced with cumin, cinnamon, and oregano. The meat has been marinating for hours, letting the spices penetrate every layer before it's cooked and shaved thin. Wrapped in pita with tomato, onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki, gyro is casual Greek eating at its best—messy, satisfying, and absolutely delicious. It's the kind of meal you eat standing at a street corner, and somehow it always tastes better that way.
In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Add the thinly sliced meat to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated meat and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
While the meat is cooking, warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven until soft and pliable.
Place a warm pita bread on a plate. Add a generous amount of cooked meat in the center of the pita. Top with sliced tomato, sliced red onion, lettuce leaves, and a spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Serve the gyro warm in soft pita bread, topped with fresh vegetables and a generous spoon of tzatziki sauce.
Gyro is a Greek dish consisting of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, traditionally served in pita bread with various toppings.
Gyro originated in Greece, where it has become a staple of street food culture.
Key ingredients include thinly sliced lamb or beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, and spices.
The total time to make Gyro ranges from 80 to 1465 minutes, depending on marinating and cooking methods.
Gyro is typically served with tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables like tomatoes and onions, and crispy fries.