Name: Lamb Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce and Spicy Sour Cream Sauce
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H10M0.000S
Yield: 8 gyros
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 pocketless pita bread; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; Shredded iceberg lettuce; 6 ounces feta, crumbled; Tzatziki Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows; Spicy Sour Cream Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows; 1 small cucumber, grated; Bunch fresh mint, leaves finely chopped; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 cup Greek-style yogurt; Kosher salt; 1 cup sour cream; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce; Kosher salt

Directions

In a large bowl, toss the cubed lamb with the garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and lemon juice. Coat the lamb completely. Let the lamb marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat a large, deep skillet over high heat and drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the lamb with 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the lamb to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 4 minutes on each side.
Heat the pita bread in a dry pan or in the microwave for just a few seconds until warm and pliable. On each piece of bread, lay a few pieces of lamb, some tomato slices, lettuce, feta and a spoonful of each sauce. Transfer to a serving platter, fold and enjoy!

Tzatziki Sauce:

To make Tzatziki sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, mint, dill, lemon zest, and yogurt. Season with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
Yield: about 2 cups

Spicy Sour Cream Sauce:

To make Spicy Sour Cream Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, lemon, and sriracha sauce together until completely blended. Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
Yield: about 1 cup

This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. It has not been tested for home use.

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