Try slow cooked roasted lamb instead of lamb gyro meat for a fresh twist on the Greek food favorite.
This Greek lamb sandwich starts with boneless lamb shoulder roast cooked low and slow until tender and juicy.
When buying lamb, look for firm meat that is red with even white marbling of fat.
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The meat shouldn’t appear pale pink, bloody, or soft.
A splash of lemon juice brightens up the meat and keeps the wraps from feeling heavy.
Look for large flour tortillas for the base of the wrap.
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Try using flavored tortillas like spinach, sundried tomato, or garlic and herb.
Thecucumber saladand garlic mayo spread harken back to the flavors of tzatziki.
Round out the wraps with fresh spinach, tomato, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
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This Greek lamb recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Try adding lettuce, sliced bell peppers, avocado, and onions for a fresh twist on the classic.
Ingredients
1(2-to-2.5-lb.
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This will help ensure the finished sauce isn’t overly oily.
If necessary, cut the meat into large pieces to fit into a 312- or 4-quart slow cooker.
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Sprinkle Greek seasoning evenly over meat and rub in with your fingers.
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The meat should be completely covered with the seasoning blend.
Place the thinly sliced onion in the slow cooker.
Top with the seasoned meat and sprinkle with lemon juice.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
Mix until well combined.
Cover and chill in the fridge until needed.
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Remove the meat and onion from cooker.
Using two forks, pull the meat apart into shreds.
If necessary, skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid.
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Return the meat and onion to liquid in the slow cooker and stir to moisten.
The meat can also be transfer to the fridge until ready to use.
Using a slotted spoon, spoon a scant 12 cup of the meat mixture onto each tortilla.
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Roll up tortillas and serve.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
