Gyro Recipe
1/3 lb. Authentic gyro meat topped with onion, tomato, and our in-house gyro sauce all wrapped up in a Greek style pita bread.
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Ingredients
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Gyro Meat
Gyro Sauce
Vegetables and Pita
Method
Prepare Gyro Meat
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, ground beef, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and paprika.
- 2
Shape and Chill
Drizzle olive oil over the meat mixture and mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into a loaf or patty and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- 3
Make Gyro Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt until smooth.
- 5
Chill Sauce
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assemble Gyro
- 6
Prepare Vegetables
Thinly slice the onion and dice the tomato.
- 7
Warm Pita Bread
Heat the pita bread on a skillet or grill for about 1-2 minutes until warm and pliable.
- 8
Wrap It Up
Slice the cooked gyro meat and place it on the warm pita. Top with sliced onions, diced tomatoes, and a generous drizzle of the gyro sauce. Wrap the pita around the filling.