Mediterranean Gyro Smash Pitas
Zoe Patchin

Mediterranean Gyro Smash Pitas

Your new summer obsession just dropped. 🫓🔥 Mediterranean Gyro Smash Pitas — spiced lamb, crispy pita, tzatziki drizzle, all seared to perfection on LaserDefense ceramic nonstick.

Your new obsession just dropped. 🫓🔥 Mediterranean Gyro Smash Pitas — spiced lamb, crispy pita, tzatziki drizzle, all seared to perfection on LaserDefense ceramic nonstick.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of ground lamb or beef 
  • ½ yellow onion, grated 
  • 2 tsp oregano 
  • 1 tsp cumin 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder 
  • ½ tsp dried thyme 
  • ½ tsp dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp kosher salt 
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp allspice 
  • 3 pitas, cut in half

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine oregano, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, marjoram, salt, pepper, paprika, and allspice. 
  2. Grate onion onto a paper towel or clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Add onion to a large bowl and combine with ground lamb and spice mixture. Spread roughly ⅓ cup of the meat mixture evenly onto each pita half.
  3. Heat pan over medium heat with 1 tsp olive oil. Place the pita meat side down in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the pita starts to brown. Remove from the pan and place on a wire rack. 
  4. Top with cucumber, tomato, red onion and feta, drizzle with tzatziki and enjoy!