Mediterranean Diet Friendly Tahini Lamb Gyros with Toasted Sesame

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Tahini Lamb Gyros with Toasted Sesame

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the lamb

1 lb ground lamb
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground lamb and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

For the tahini sauce

⅓ cup tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1 clove garlic, minced
3–4 tbsp cold water
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp sesame seeds

For assembling

4 flatbreads or pita breads
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup english cucumber, thinly sliced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic (3 cloves), cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a flat oval patty about 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during cooking.
2
While the patties chill, make the tahini sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic (1 clove), and salt. The mixture will seize and thicken — whisk in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth, pourable, and about the consistency of heavy cream. Set aside.

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