Gyro Plate Recipe
Sliced gyro meat served with rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Gyro Meat
Rice
Salad
Tzatziki Sauce
Method
Gyro Meat Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- 2
Form the Meat Loaf
Shape the mixture into a loaf, about 1-inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Slice the Meat
Once cooked, remove the meat from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
Rice Preparation
- 5
Rinse Rice
Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 6
Cook Rice
In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
Salad Preparation
- 7
Prepare Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and chopped lettuce.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
