Sloppy Gyros Tortilla Bowls

Sloppy Gyros Tortilla Bowls are a fun and delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of a Greek-inspired gyro sandwich in an easy-to-eat tortilla bowl. Packed with seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, they're a flavorful meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

If you enjoy big, bold Greek flavors I invite you to also visit and try these following recipes: Tzatziki Chicken Salad, Stuffed and Rolled Greek Meatloaf, Lamb Burgers with Feta and Tzatziki, and Greek Meatball Appetizers.

The ingredient list for making Greek sloppy joe bowls:

*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.

Recipe Quick Look:

• Difficulty Level - Easy
• Prep Time - 20 Minutes (15 minutes hands-off)
• Cook Time - 15 Minutes
• Flavor Profile - Deliciously seasoned ground lamb and a cool and creamy cucumber based tzatziki sauce for texture and temperature contrast.
• Best For - Quick, easy, no-fuss meals.
• Prepare in Advance - Yes. The cucumbers need to drain, and the tzatziki sauce is best chilled.

What makes sloppy gyros bowls so special?

I don't know what I love the most about this recipe for Sloppy Gyros Tortilla Bowls.

It may be the ground lamb that's cooked and seasoned with garlic and oregano.

Or, may be the traditional cool and creamy tzatziki sauce that's made with thick and tangy Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and cucumbers.

Or, quite possibly it's the stand-and-fill soft tortilla bowls that make them as fun to serve as they are to eat!

Original publication date for this recipe:

I first published this recipe in 2016. I've since gone in and added additional helpful information but the recipe itself and the images have remained unchanged.

What I wrote about this recipe in 2016:

Lamb has always been a favorite of mine.

When I was a kid my mom used to make lamb patties with ground lamb, and I always looked forward to their big bold flavor.

If you're not a fan of lamb because you consider the taste to be "gamey," feel free to substitute ground beef for the lamb in this recipe and then carry on with the directions as if nothing has changed.

I promise you'll still enjoy these Sloppy Gyros Bowls every bit as much, and they'll still be a hit with the kids because they're just so much fun to eat!

The key to the best homemade tzatziki sauce:

Tzatziki sauce is super easy to make.

I make it pretty much on a regular basis and use it on all sorts of proteins, and will even use it as a dip for veggies and chips from time to time.

An important thing to remember when making homemade tzatziki sauce is because cucumbers are made up of so much water, it's important to salt and drain the chopped cucumbers before mixing in the remaining ingredients so your sauce isn't watery and runny.

The step-by-step photos for making sloppy gyros bowls:

• Peel, seed and dice a large cucumber.
• Place the diced cucumber in a colander or strainer and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt.
• Allow the cucumbers to drain over a bowl or in the kitchen sink for at least 15 minutes. 
• In a medium size bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, garlic, and diced red onion.
• Add the diced, drained cucumbers to the tzatziki sauce and stir well to combine.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Meanwhile brown the ground lamb in a large skillet and season with salt, pepper, dried oregano and garlic.
• When fully browned, pile the ground meat into the stand-and-fill tortilla bowl and top with the chilled tzatziki sauce. 
• Garnish with tomatoes and mint leaves if desired.

Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!

All of the recipes you'll find here on my website are in loving memory of my son, Greg, who left this earth far too soon and will be forever in our hearts.