Gyro Bowl with Greek-Style Lamb Meatballs Recipe
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Step up your salad game with this gyro bowl with Greek-style lamb meatballs recipe from One Balanced Life. Crunchy romaine lettuce is topped with ingredients, including mouthwatering Greek-style lamb meatballs, that will have you feeling like you’re enjoying your lunch or dinner in the Mediterranean!
Tip: you can prep the meatballs and homemade tzatziki sauce ahead of time so these gyro bowls can come together in a few minutes during the busy week!
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb. New Zealand grass-fed ground lamb (Tip: look for the Taste Pure Nature Logo)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup red onion
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
For homemade tzatziki:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil mayo
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1/3 cup cucumber
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
To serve:
- 2 cups romaine, chopped
- 1/4 cup banana peppers
- 1/4 cup tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onions, pickled
- 1/4 cup cucumber
- Pita on the side
Directions:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450° degrees.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, almond flour, egg, red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, cumin and fresh dill. Mix well.
- 3. Using your hands, roll the meatball mixture into 12-13 equal-sized balls. Place on baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove meatballs from the oven and set aside.
- 5. In a small bowl, prepare tzatziki sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, avocado oil mayo, olive oil, dill, cucumber, lemon juice, salt, pepper and minced garlic. Stir until thoroughly combined.
To assemble & serve:
- 6. To assemble, add chopped romaine lettuce to a bowl and top with banana peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onions, and meatballs.
- 7. Add a dollop of homemade tzatziki and serve with pita on the side.