Jul 14 2026
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Gyros Loukaniko Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Athens
Time1h
Serves4

Greek sausage grilled to perfection, served as a gyros topped with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes topped with Greek marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Sausage

Toppings

Greek Marinara Sauce

To Serve

Method

Prepare Sausage

  1. 1

    Make the Sausage Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red wine. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

  2. 2

    Stuff the Sausage Casings

    Rinse the pork casings in cold water and soak them for 30 minutes. Use a sausage stuffer to fill casings with the meat mixture, twisting them into links of desired length. Tie off the ends and set aside.

Cook Sausage

  1. 3

    Grill the Sausages

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the sausage links for about 15-20 minutes, turning frequently until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

Prepare Toppings

  1. 4

    Grill the Vegetables

    While the sausages are grilling, toss the sliced bell peppers and onions in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill them for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

Make Greek Marinara Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

  3. 7

    Finish the Sauce

    Once the sauce is ready, stir in crumbled feta cheese and remove from heat.

Assemble Gyros

  1. 8

    Fill the Pita

    Slice each grilled sausage link and place them inside the pita bread. Top with grilled peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, and a generous ladle of Greek marinara sauce.

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