Greek Gyros

By Addie

Recommended Hamilton Beach Product: 6 quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• MEAT INGREDIENTS
• 5 lbs lamb, shoulder chops or cuts from the leg
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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• CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE
• 1 cup plain (unflavored) yogurt
• 1 small cucumber (peeled and chopped into small pieces)
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint
• Salt and pepper to taste
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• OTHER INGREDIENTS
• Pita bread
• Onion (sliced)
• Tomatoes (chopped)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine lemon juice, garlic and spices. Layer lamb and lemon seasoning mix.

2. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours (HIGH 4 to 5 hours). Remove lamb. Discard fat and bone. Thinly slice lamb to serve.

3. Serve on warmed pita bread topped with sliced onion, chopped tomatoes and cucumber yogurt sauce.

Serves: 10

TEST KITCHEN TIP: Try using jarred garlic (available in your supermarket) if you’d rather not chop fresh garlic. If you don’t like lamb, substitute pork or beef instead.