Gyro Sandwich Recipe
Grilled Gyro meat with lettuce, tomato and Tzatziki. Served in pita.
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Ingredients
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Gyro Meat
Tzatziki Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Gyro Meat Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb and ground beef. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Shape the Meat
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- 3
Tzatziki Sauce Preparation
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are mixed well.
- 5
Chill the Sauce
Cover the Tzatziki sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Take a piece of pita bread and fill it with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and sliced gyro meat. Drizzle with Tzatziki sauce.
- 7
Serve
Wrap the pita sandwich in parchment paper or serve it open-faced on a plate. Enjoy your delicious Gyro Sandwich!