Gyro Donair Sandwich Recipe
Tzatziki, lettuce, tomato & onion.
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Ingredients
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For the Gyro Meat
For the Tzatziki Sauce
For the Sandwich Assembly
Method
Prepare the Gyro Meat
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Shape the Meat
Shape the mixture into an oval loaf, about 2 inches thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- 3
Cook the Meat
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the meat loaf on a baking tray and cook for 60-70 minutes, or until fully cooked. Let cool slightly before slicing thinly.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
- 4
- 5
Chill
Cover the tzatziki and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 6
Layer Ingredients
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or oven. Layer the shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced onion, and the sliced gyro meat in the pita.
- 7
Add Tzatziki
Drizzle a generous amount of tzatziki sauce over the filling.
- 8
Serve
Fold the pita and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Gyro Donair Sandwich!