Smash Gyros
These easy Smash Gyros made on your Blackstone griddle or cast iron are loaded with flavor and crispy goodness! Mediterranean spiced lamb is smashed on a pita and topped with hummus, tzatziki, feta and a fresh cucumber tomato salad come together for a delicious 20 minute dinner recipe!
Servings: 3
Calories: 766kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pitas
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons gyro spice
- 1/3 cup grated red onion
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
Tomato Cucumber Salad
- 1 large tomato
- 1 cucumber
- 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
Toppings
- 3/4 cup hummus
- 3/4 cup tzatziki
- 4 ounces crumbled feta
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the lamb, gyro spice, grated onion and garlic with your hands until it is well combined. Divide meat into 3 even balls.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Add the meat to the pan and top with a pita bread. Using a meat press or pan, press down firmly until the meat is only 1/4 inch thick and overlaps the pita by 1/2 inch.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the meat is cooked through. Use a large spatula to flip the pita and cook for 1-2 minutes until the pita is lightly toasted.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the tomato, cucumber, red onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until everything is combined.
- Top the smash gyros with hummus, tzatziki, feta and the cucumber tomato salad. Enjoy!
Notes
Ground beef is a good substitute for ground lamb
Nutrition
Serving: 1gyro | Calories: 766kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g