Beef Gyro Platter Recipe
Beef & Lamb mix gyro served with rice pilav and salad
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Ingredients
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Gyro Meat
Rice Pilaf
Salad
Method
Prepare the Gyro Meat
- 1
Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2
Shape the Gyros
Form the meat mixture into oval-shaped patties or logs.
- 3
Prepare the Rice Pilaf
- 4
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the rice and toast for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, add salt and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- 5
Simmer
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Prepare the Salad
- 6
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and chopped lettuce. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
