Gyros Recipe

Name: Gyros
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Lamb; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 tablespoon Breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic; Fresh Parsley; 1.5 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 teaspoon Pepper; Ground Fenugreek; Ground Cumin; 1 Egg, beaten; 1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and shredded; 2 cups Plain Yogurt; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped; White Pepper; 1 large Onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Dried Marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme; Pita Bread; Tomatoes; Red Onion; 1 teaspoon Fresh Mint, chopped

Experience the taste of Greece with this authentic Gyros recipe! A family favorite, passed down and perfected, this recipe features juicy grilled meat, creamy tzatziki sauce, and all the fresh toppings you crave. Prepare to be transported to a taverna with every bite!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 473.8 kcal

Protein 53g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Gyros

1 pound Ground Lamb
1 pound Ground Beef
1 tablespoon Breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
Fresh Parsley
1.5 teaspoons Salt
3/4 teaspoon Pepper
Ground Fenugreek
Ground Cumin
1 Egg, beaten
1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and shredded
2 cups Plain Yogurt
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped
White Pepper
1 large Onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
Pita Bread
Tomatoes
Red Onion
1 teaspoon Fresh Mint, chopped

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How to Make Gyros

**Make the Tzatziki Sauce:**
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours for best flavor).
Before serving, gently whisk the tzatziki sauce until smooth.
Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumbers (patted dry with paper towels) and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill to the yogurt mixture.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
**Prepare the Gyros Meat:**
In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground lamb, 1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Gently mix in 1 large egg.
Form the meat mixture into two large patties (about 1 inch thick).
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the gyros patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and browned.
**Assemble the Gyros:**
Warm pita bread. Slice the cooked gyros patties thinly.
Layer the sliced gyros meat onto the warm pita bread. Top with fresh sliced tomatoes, red onions, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

61g

Carbs

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