Jon's Gyro Recipe
My Husband and I tried the Gyro dinner!!! The Food is Amazing.
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Ingredients
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For the Gyro Meat
For the Tzatziki Sauce
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Gyro Meat
Mixing Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Forming the Meat
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf or a log-like shape. Place it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the gyro meat for about 45-50 minutes or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Slicing
Once cooked, let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
Combining Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Chilling
Cover the tzatziki sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assembling the Gyro
Preparing the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and pliable.
Filling the Pita
Place sliced gyro meat in the center of the warm pita. Top with sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and lettuce leaves.
Adding Tzatziki
Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over the filled pita.
Serving
Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.
