Summer Slow Cooker Lamb Gyros
Ingredients
3 tbsp.
Kowalski's Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (from the Produce Department)
2 tbsp.
Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 cloves
garlic, crushed
1 ¾ tsp.
dried mint
1 ¾ tsp.
dried oregano
¾ tsp.
kosher salt
1 tsp.
freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns
2 lb.
lamb top round roast
6 slices
pita or flatbread
- garnishes, as desired: peeled, seeded and diced cucumber; sliced tomato; sliced red onion; torn Bibb lettuce; shredded radicchio; tzatziki sauce; fresh mint
Directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together first 7 ingredients (through pepper).
- Place roast in a slow cooker; add marinade and stir to combine.
- Cook lamb on high for 5-6 hrs. or on low for 7-8 hrs.
- Remove lamb from the slow cooker; discard fat and bones, if any.
- Serve chunks of warm lamb on warm pita or flatbread with desired fresh toppings.
Tasty Tips:
- Find tzatziki sauce in the Dairy Department or substitute your favorite Greek salad dressing.
- If you don't like lamb, you can substitute beef top round roast or chuck roast in this recipe.
