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Lamb & Turkey Gyro-Style Meat with Lactose-Free Tzatziki
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By Ariella T

Lamb & Turkey Gyro-Style Meat with Lactose-Free Tzatziki

12 steps
Cook:1h
A homemade gyro-style recipe using a balanced blend of ground lamb and turkey, Mediterranean spices, garlic, yogurt, and olive oil. Served on warm pita with creamy lactose-free tzatziki, Kalamata olives, lettuce, and a sprinkle of cheese. Notes * Most of the meat will be separated and frozen for a later day * Reduced onion amount is intentional for a milder flavor and easier digestion. * Using lactose-free yogurt keeps the recipe creamy while reducing lactose content.
Updated at: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:18:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
25
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories394.8 kcal (20%)
Total Fat28.2 g (40%)
Carbs6.6 g (3%)
Sugars2.6 g (3%)
Protein29.7 g (59%)
Sodium836.6 mg (42%)
Fiber1.2 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
2. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, ground turkey, grated onion, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice (if using), and all spices.
ground lambground lamb1 lb
ground turkeyground turkey1 lb
oniononion0.5
cloves garliccloves garlic3
plain lactose-free Greek yogurtplain lactose-free Greek yogurt5.3 oz
olive oilolive oil1 ½ Tbsp
lemon juicelemon juice½ Tbsp
Ground CorianderGround Coriander2 tsp
ground cuminground cumin2 tsp
paprikapaprika1 ½ tsp
dried oreganodried oregano1 tsp
black pepperblack pepper¾ tsp
cinnamoncinnamon½ tsp
saltsalt1 ¼ tsp
Step 3
3. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined and slightly sticky.
Step 4
4. Divide the meat mixture into four portions.
Step 5
5. Place one portion between two sheets of parchment paper and roll or press into a thin rectangle.
Parchment paperParchment paper
Rolling pinRolling pin
Step 6
6. Starting from the long side, fold the parchment over the meat and roll tightly into a compact log. Repeat with remaining portions.
Step 7
7. Place parchment-wrapped meat logs on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Baking sheetBaking sheet
Step 8
8. Let cool slightly, unwrap, and slice thinly or break into small gyro-style pieces.
Step 9
9. Add slices to a cast iron pan or broil to brown. At this step you can separate slices and roll extra up to freeze.
Cast Iron SkilletCast Iron Skillet

Lactose-Free Tzatziki Sauce

Step 10
Grate the cucumber and lightly salt it. Allow it to sit briefly, then squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 11
Combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, dill, salt and pepper.
English cucumberEnglish cucumber1
plain lactose-free Greek yogurtplain lactose-free Greek yogurt5.3 oz
minced garlicminced garlic1 tsp
white vinegarwhite vinegar1 tsp
extra virgin olive oilextra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp
freeze-dried dillfreeze-dried dill1 Tbsp
ground black pepperground black pepper¼ tsp
kosher saltkosher salt½ tsp
Step 12
Mix well and refrigerate before serving to allow flavors to develop.

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