Name: Cafe Athens Colossal Gyros Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 cups All-purpose flour; 1.5 cups Water; 2 tsp Active dry yeast; 1 tbs Sugar; 1 tbs Salt; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 lb Ground lamb or beef; 3 to taste Garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 medium Tomato, sliced; 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium Cucumber, diced; 1 cup Tzatziki sauce; 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

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Olives

Served on a 9″ pita bread and 1lb. of meat. Not available on value meal.

In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.

Prepare the Dough

Add the olive oil, salt, and flour gradually. Mix until a dough forms.

Mix Ingredients

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Knead the Dough

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Let the Dough Rise

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.

Shape the Pitas

Place the circles on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until puffed and lightly golden. Remove and cover with a towel to keep warm.

Bake the Pitas

In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Cook the Meat

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add Garlic

Add the ground lamb or beef, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in Meat and Spices

Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before assembling the gyros.

Rest the Meat

Slice the tomato and red onion, and dice the cucumber.

Prepare the Toppings

On each pita, layer a generous portion of the cooked meat, followed by tomato, onion, cucumber, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese.

Layer the Ingredients

Fold the pita in half and serve immediately, enjoying the colossal flavors!

Serve

All-purpose flour

Water

Active dry yeast

Sugar

Salt

Olive oil

Ground lamb or beef

Garlic cloves, minced

Onion, finely chopped

Ground cumin

Dried oregano

Black pepper

Tomato, sliced

Red onion, thinly sliced

Cucumber, diced

Tzatziki sauce

Feta cheese, crumbled

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Old World Greek

Make Colossal Gyros Recipe in just 1h 30m. Served on a 9″ pita bread and 1lb. of meat. Not available on value meal.

Colossal Gyros Recipe

Ingredients

Pita Bread

Meat Filling

Toppings

Method

Pita Bread Preparation