Kafta Pronto Recipe

Gyro Pronto

1. 1

   Heat grill and prep breads

   Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high. Lightly warm pita breads on the grill until pliable, about 1-2 minutes per side.

2. 2

   Make kafta mixture

   In a large bowl, combine ground lamb (or beef-lamb mix), finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Bind and shape

   Add the egg and breadcrumbs to the meat mixture. Mix gently until just combined and smooth. Shape the mixture into 8-10 slender kafta patties or oblong kebabs.

4. 4

   Cook kafta

   Brush the kafta with olive oil. Grill or pan-sear 3-4 minutes per side, until a charred crust forms and the interior reaches 160°F (71°C).

5. 5

   Prepare toppings

   Arrange sliced tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Spoon or dollop tzatziki into the pita as desired.

6. 6

   Assemble gyro

   Tuck 2 kafta patties into each warm pita. Top with tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Fold and wrap to eat.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve immediately while warm. Optionally accompany with extra tzatziki on the side.