The crispy lamb edge on these ground lamb gyro smash burgers is the reason you\u2019re going to make them twice in the same week. The unexpected flavors of sumac, coriander, fresh mint, and a whisper of cinnamon are pressed onto pita and hit with ripping-hot cast iron. Flip it, pile on cold tzatziki and crumbled feta, and you\u2019ve got a viral combo a regular gyro can\u2019t touch.<\/p>\n We knew we wanted to perfect this recipe when we started taking on the viral smash burger recipe. Mainly because we don\u2019t think lamb gets enough love. But the thing that makes this recipe work is the authentic gyro flavor you can only get from lamb. <\/p>\n An 80\/20 grind holds together when smashed, crisps at the edges as the fat renders, and carries the Mediterranean spice blend better than any beef blend we tested. The sumac and coriander need the fat to bloom, but if you skimp on it, the whole thing reads flat. When you get it right, you\u2019ll be making these weekly. <\/p>\n For the Lamb Gyro Mix<\/strong><\/p>\n For Serving<\/strong><\/p>\n A cast iron skillet or flat-top griddle<\/strong>: You need a surface that holds consistent high heat and doesn\u2019t lose temperature when the cold lamb patty hits it. A nonstick pan won\u2019t get hot enough to generate the crust this recipe depends on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you\u2019re in a Greek-spiced lamb mood but want a different format, our Greek Ground Lamb with Whipped Ricotta<\/a> uses the same flavor world in a completely different build. And for more on the smash technique itself, our crack burgers<\/a> are the beef benchmark to understand how high heat and thin patties create that crust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Have you tried this recipe? Do us a favor and\u00a0rate the recipe card<\/strong>\u00a0with the \u00a0\u2b50\u00a0\u2b50\u00a0\u2b50\u00a0\u2b50\u00a0\u2b50 and drop a comment to help out the next reader.<\/p>\n Sumac-spiced ground lamb smashed directly onto thick pita and cooked in a screaming-hot cast iron until the edges are crispy and caramelized, then topped with cold tzatziki, crumbled feta, and fresh toppings.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Gyro](\"https:\/\/girlcarnivore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ground-lamb-gyro-smash-burger-recipe-14.jpg\")
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