Easy Lamb Pitas (Greek Style)

Easy Greek style lamb pitas with deliciously tender lamb, tangy tzatziki and fluffy pita bread. The whole family will love this tasty, 30-minute homemade version of the classic 'lamb gyros' you can find in Greece!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds lamb ( cut into bite-sized pieces (or 4-6 lamb leg steaks or 6-8 lamb chops))
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small lemon ((around 2 tablespoons, or to taste) zest and juice (reduce amount if you don't like an intense lemony flavor))
• 1 tablespoon oregano (Substitute with 3 tablespoons of fresh oregano.)
• 2 tablespoons thyme (Substitute with 2 teaspoons of dried thyme.)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic ((3-4) large, crushed)
• 6 Greek style pita bread
• 2 cups tzatziki sauce
• 1/4 iceberg lettuce (shredded (Or 2 crunchy lettuce hearts))
• 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
• 1 red onion (sliced)
• 1 cup (150g) crumbled feta cheese (or according to taste)
• 1 pound oven fries (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Make the marinade ---
2. 2Mix all of the dry seasoning ingredients together and combine really well.
3. 3Add the honey, lemon juice and zest, garlic, bay leaf (if using) and stir it well.
4. 4Add the lamb pieces and stir well. Make sure the marinade thoroughly covers the meat.
5. 5Cover the lamb with plastic wrap and marinate it in the refrigerator. For best results, marinate it for one to two hours and up to overnight (30 mins minimum if you're in a hurry).
6. 6--- Bake the lamb ---
7. 7Preheat the oven to 430F/200C. Then Line a baking sheet with baking paper and place the lamb pieces on it, spreading them out.
8. 8Bake the lamb for about 15-20 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked to your desired level of 'done-ness'.
9. 9--- Assembly ---
10. 10Warm the pita bread either in the oven for a few minutes, or in a pan for a couple of minutes on each side.
11. 11Place the pita on a piece of parchment or baking paper and add a generous spoonful of tzatziki down the middle. Then add some lamb, followed by onions, tomatoes, fries and lettuce. Top with some crumbled feta cheese.
12. 12To wrap, bring the edges of the pita together and form a cone shape by pinching the bottom a little more. Roll the pitas up, tucking the end into the bottom. (It's OK if it isn't perfect!)