Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAngelo's PizzeriaGyro Dinner Recipe

Gyro Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Angelo's Pizzeria
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Gyro Meat

Method

Preparing the Gyro Meat

  1. 1

    Mix the Meat

    In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb and ground beef. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and grated onion. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meat

    Shape the meat mixture into a loaf or rectangular shape and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meat

    Drizzle olive oil over the meat and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Rest the Meat

    Remove the meat from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Making the Tzatziki Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Grate the cucumber and place it in a clean dish towel. Squeeze out excess moisture and transfer to a bowl.

  2. 6

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, drained grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  3. 7

    Chill the Sauce

    Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Assembling the Gyros

  1. 8

    Slice the Meat

    After resting, slice the gyro meat thinly.

  2. 9

    Prepare the Pita

    Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds.

  3. 10

    Assemble the Gyros

    Layer sliced gyro meat, tomato slices, red onion, and shredded lettuce on each pita. Top with tzatziki sauce.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve the gyros immediately while warm, with extra tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.

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