Oct 31, 2019Cooking

Lamb Meatball Gyros

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Lamb Meatballs – Nutritional Facts

Per Serving (¼ Batch or 3–4 Meatballs, Based on a 2,000-Calorie Daily Diet)

Nutrient	Amount (% DV)
Calories	320
Total Fat	24g (31%)
Saturated Fat	9g (45%)
Cholesterol	95mg (32%)
Sodium	720mg (31%)
Total Carbohydrate	9g (3%)
Sugars	1g
Protein	20g (40%)
Iron	2.5mg (14%)
Potassium	290mg (6%)

Tzatziki Sauce – Nutritional Facts

Per Serving (2 Tbsp, Based on a 2,000-Calorie Daily Diet)

Nutrient	Amount (% DV)
Calories	25
Total Fat	1g (1%)
Saturated Fat	0.5g (3%)
Cholesterol	2mg (1%)
Sodium	60mg (3%)
Total Carbohydrate	2g (1%)
Sugars	1g
Protein	2g (4%)
Calcium	40mg (3%)
Potassium	80mg (2%)

Lamb Meatball Gyros

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COURSE

Main Course

Learn how to make this recipe with straightforward instructions, helpful technique notes, and pro tips for better flavor and texture. We include timing guidance, doneness targets, and serving recommendations so you can cook with confidence.

INGREDIENTS

For the Tzatziki:

½ cup of Greek yogurt
¼ cup of shredded cucumber
1 tablespoon of chopped dill
juice of ½ lemon
salt and pepper to taste

For the Lamb Meatballs:

1 pound of Strauss ground lamb
1 egg
¾ cup of panko bread crumbs
½ peeled and small diced yellow onion
2 finely minced cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons of salt
¼ teaspoon of ground pepper
4 large pita shells
1 small diced vine ripe tomatoes
½ peeled and thinly sliced red onion
2 cups of thinly sliced green leaf lettuce

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375°.
Tzatziki: Combine all of the ingredients together into a small bowl and mix. Keep cool until serving.
Meatballs: Combine the lamb, egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper together into a large bowl and mix.
Once combined form 16 meatballs and place them on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake them in the oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until browned and cooked through out.
To Assemble: Serve the lamb meat balls on a pita bread slice and add on some tzatziki, diced tomatoes, sliced onions and lettuce.
Optional toppings: sliced cucumbers and Israeli salad.

Written by hashim

Lamb Meatball Gyros

Lamb Meatballs – Nutritional Facts

Tzatziki Sauce – Nutritional Facts

Lamb Meatball Gyros

COURSE

INGREDIENTS

For the Tzatziki:

For the Lamb Meatballs:

DIRECTIONS

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