Description
These Lamb Gyro Bowls with Dreamy Creamy Sauce are loaded with Mediterranean flavor in every bite. Spiced ground lamb is layered over rice and topped with roasted tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, and a thick, herby yogurt sauce. A perfect balance of savory, creamy, and fresh—ideal for both weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
3 cups cooked white rice (basmati or jasmine)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
1/2 cup finely grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the ground lamb, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the lamb. Stir to coat evenly and cook for 2 more minutes to toast the spices.
3. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill until ready to use.
4. Roast the cherry tomatoes (optional): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread halved tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 10–15 minutes until blistered.
5. Assemble the bowls: Add a scoop of cooked rice to each bowl. Top with seasoned lamb, roasted tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta. Drizzle generously with the creamy sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy warm.
Notes
For a low-carb option, swap the rice with cauliflower rice or leafy greens.
You can prepare the sauce and lamb up to 3 days in advance for easy meal prep.
If using lamb shoulder instead of ground lamb, grill or pan-sear for deeper texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg