Name: Crockpot Lamb Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp dried Greek oregano; 4 lbs boneless lamb shoulder; 6 cloves garlic, minced; Juice and zest of 1 large lemon; Pita bread, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, feta for serving

Savor Crockpot Lamb Gyros, tender slow-cooked lamb infused with garlic, oregano, and lemon, shredded and wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. This effortless dish brings authentic Greek street food flavors home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Lamb Gyros deliver the bold, aromatic taste of traditional Greek gyros without the rotisserie—juicy, fall-apart lamb slow-cooked with classic Mediterranean herbs and spices until perfectly seasoned and tender. It’s a healthier take on takeout, naturally gluten-free (with GF pita), and much lower in fat than restaurant versions. The slow cooker makes it completely hands-off, filling your home with incredible garlic-oregano aromas while you’re away. Serve in warm pitas with cool tzatziki, fresh veggies, and feta for a meal that feels like a Greek vacation. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining—this recipe turns simple ingredients into something truly special.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use Lamb Shoulder → Fattier cut stays juicy and shreds beautifully.
Marinate Overnight → For maximum flavor infusion.
Slice Onion Thin → They caramelize and flavor the meat.
Broil at End → 5–7 minutes for crispy edges like authentic gyros.
Save Juices → Drizzle over meat or mix into tzatziki.
Warm Pita → Prevents tearing and enhances flavor.

Yield: 8 Servings

Crockpot Lamb Gyros

Tender, flavorful crockpot lamb gyros—authentic Greek taste made easy.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp dried Greek oregano
4 lbs boneless lamb shoulder
6 cloves garlic, minced
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
Pita bread, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, feta for serving

Instructions

Make Marinade → Whisk yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest/juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
Prep Lamb → Trim excess fat from shoulder; place in large bowl.
Marinate → Coat lamb thoroughly; refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
Layer Crockpot → Place sliced onion at bottom.
Add Lamb → Place marinated lamb on onions; pour remaining marinade over.
Slow Cook → Low 8 hours or high 4 hours until fall-apart tender.
Shred Lamb → Remove lamb; shred with two forks.
Crisp Edges → Spread on baking sheet; broil 5–7 minutes until crispy.
Reduce Juices → Optional: simmer leftover juices on stove to thicken.
Serve → Stuff into warm pita with tzatziki, veggies, feta—kalí órexi!

Notes

Overnight marinating = best flavor.
Broiling at end mimics rotisserie crispiness.
Use yogurt marinade—it tenderizes beautifully.
Leftovers make amazing bowls or salads.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 413Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 144mgSodium 446mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 50g

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