Oven Roasted Sheet Pan Gyros

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground lamb or beef (or a mix)
• 1 large Red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 pieces Pita bread rounds
• 0.5 cup Tzatziki sauce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan with olive oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly with your hands.

3. 3

   Press the meat mixture firmly into a thin, flat rectangle (about 1/2 inch thick) on one half of the sheet pan.

4. 4

   Toss the sliced red onions with olive oil and spread them across the other half of the sheet pan.

5. 5

   Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the meat is cooked through and slightly browned on the edges.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven, drain any excess fat, and slice the meat into thin strips to mimic traditional rotisserie style.

7. 7

   Place the pita breads directly on top of the meat and onions for the last 2 minutes of oven time to warm them up.

8. 8

   Assemble by stuffing the pitas with meat strips, roasted onions, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and a generous dollop of tzatziki.