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Keto Gyro Bowls - Fresh, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Meat: 1 lb ground lamb (or half lamb, half beef). Ground turkey works if you prefer leaner.
  • Spices for the meat: Dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground coriander, salt, black pepper.
  • Fresh aromatics: 3–4 garlic cloves, 1 small red onion, 1 lemon.
  • Greens and veggies: Romaine or mixed greens, English cucumber, cherry or grape tomatoes, fresh parsley or mint.
  • Toppings: Kalamata olives, feta cheese (block or crumbled).
  • For the tzatziki-style sauce: Full-fat Greek yogurt (unsweetened), cucumber (grated), fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Optional add-ins: Cauliflower rice, pickled red onions, pepperoncini, avocado, red pepper flakes.
  • Cooking fats: Olive oil or avocado oil.

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce first. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, finely grated cucumber (squeeze out extra water), minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust. Chill to let flavors meld.
  2. Prep your veggies. Chop romaine, slice cucumber, halve tomatoes, mince red onion, and chop parsley or mint. Pit and slice olives if needed. Crumble or cube the feta.
  3. Season the meat. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to avoid compacting.
  4. Cook the meat. Heat a skillet over medium-high with a little oil. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Stir in a minced garlic clove and a squeeze of lemon at the end. Taste and adjust salt.
  5. Optional: Cauliflower rice base. If using, sauté riced cauliflower in olive oil with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder until tender, 4–6 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
  6. Assemble bowls. Add greens (and cauliflower rice if using). Top with a generous scoop of gyro meat, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, and herbs.
  7. Finish with sauce. Spoon tzatziki over the top. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano or red pepper flakes if you like heat.
  8. Serve and enjoy. Add lemon wedges on the side. Mix everything in the bowl for that perfect bite.