Sheet-Pan Gyro Meat Wraps

Gyros trace to Greek street food, where seasoned meat traditionally turns on a vertical spit. This sheet-pan take presses spiced ground lamb or beef into a thin slab, then tucks the crisp slices into warm pita with cool cucumber and tomato.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 16 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 480 cal
• 34g protein
• 36g carbs
• 22g fat

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb or ground beef
• 1/2 small yellow onion, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 pita breads or flatbreads
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
2. 2In a bowl, combine the ground meat with grated onion, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix just until evenly seasoned.
3. 3Press the seasoned meat mixture into a thin, even rectangle about 1/2-inch thick across the prepared sheet pan so it cooks quickly and develops crispy edges.
4. 4Drizzle lightly with olive oil and roast 12 to 16 minutes until the meat is browned, cooked through, and the edges look caramelized.
5. 5While the meat roasts, stir Greek yogurt with lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt to make a quick tzatziki-style sauce.
6. 6Warm the pita or flatbreads in the oven during the last 2 minutes of cooking or wrap them in a clean towel so they stay soft and pliable.
7. 7Remove the sheet pan, let the gyro meat rest 2 minutes, then slice or chop it into thin strips with a spatula or knife.
8. 8Spread a generous spoonful of the yogurt sauce down the center of each warm pita.
9. 9Pile on the chopped gyro meat, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and thin red onion slices.
10. 10Fold or roll the wraps tightly, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately or wrap in foil for portable high-protein lunches.