New Mexico Gyro Sandwich Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Meat

   In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef with minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

2. 2

   Shape and Cook

   Shape the meat mixture into patties or logs. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.

3. 3

   Prepare the Green Chile Yogurt

   In a separate bowl, stir together Greek yogurt and finely chopped green chiles. Season with salt to taste.

4. 4

   Assemble the Gyro Sandwich

   Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave. Place a cooked meat patty in each pita, and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and a generous scoop of green chile yogurt.

5. 5

   Serve

   Fold the pita over the fillings and serve immediately.