Gyro Dinner Recipe
Make Gyro Dinner Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Gyro Meat
For the Tzatziki Sauce
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Gyro Meat
- 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
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
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
Rest the Meat
Remove the meat from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
- 5
- 6
- 7
Chill the Sauce
Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Assembling the Gyros
- 8
Slice the Meat
After resting, slice the gyro meat thinly.
- 9
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds.
- 10
Assemble the Gyros
Layer sliced gyro meat, tomato slices, red onion, and shredded lettuce on each pita. Top with tzatziki sauce.
- 11
Serve
Serve the gyros immediately while warm, with extra tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.
