Jul 14 2026
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Gyro Recipe

Inspired by Keifer's
Time1h
Serves4

Lean blend of beef and lamb seared on rotisserie (our specialty), sliced thin with lettuce, onion and zazeeki sauce

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Ingredients

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Meat

Toppings

Zaziki Sauce

Pita

Method

Preparing the Meat

  1. 1

    Mix the Meat

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meat

    Shape the meat mixture into oval patties or logs, ensuring they are compact and uniform in size.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meat

    Preheat your rotisserie or grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the patties on the rotisserie and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Slice the Meat

    Once cooked, remove the meat from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.

Preparing the Zaziki Sauce

  1. 5

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

  2. 6

    Chill the Sauce

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assembling the Gyro

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pita

    Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a skillet for a minute on each side to make it pliable.

  2. 8

    Add the Fillings

    Place a generous amount of sliced meat in the center of each pita. Top with lettuce, sliced onion, and a dollop of the prepared zaziki sauce.

  3. 9

    Wrap and Serve

    Fold the pita over the fillings, wrap with parchment paper if desired, and serve immediately with extra zaziki sauce on the side.

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