Greek Lamb Gyros in Corn Tortillas
Deeply browned oregano lamb gets tucked into warm corn tortillas with crisp lettuce, cool cucumber, and a tangy garlic pan sauce.
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Ingredients
- 300 g ground lamb, 15–20% fat
- 4 gluten-free corn tortillas
- 1 cucumber, finely diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- ½ cup plain lactose-free yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ cup gluten-free chicken stock
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Season lamb, then brown hard in hot oil until deeply crusted.
- Set aside the kids' share; return it to the skillet to finish cooking.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Stir garlic into browned bits; add stock and vinegar, then reduce until coating.5 min timer
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable with lightly crisp edges.
- Fill tortillas with lamb, cucumber, lettuce, yogurt, and parsley.
Kids’ plate: Lamb taco wraps
On the plate: Mild lamb in a soft corn tortilla with cucumber and lettuce on the side; 2 tbsp yogurt for dipping.
Make it a game: Build a little lamb wrap and add cucumber pieces like stepping stones. Dip it whenever you like.
Set it aside at step 2, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free corn tortillas and gluten-free stock keep the meal free of hidden gluten.
- Toddler (1–3): Small lamb pieces, soft tortilla, and small cucumber pieces make easy-to-pick-up wraps.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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