Name: Pegasus Tavernas Traditional Gyro Sandwich Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 pieces Pita bread; 1 pound Ground lamb or beef; 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 2 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 large Tomato, sliced; 1 medium Cucumber, diced; 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled; 1 cup Tzatziki sauce

cocktail of shrimp, flavored with gallo, & our sliced special avocado sauce, pico de veg.

Shrimp delicious Cocktail

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

In a large bowl, combine ground lamb or beef, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Prepare the Meat

Shape the meat mixture into elongated patties, similar to sausage shapes. This will allow for even cooking.

Shape the Mixture

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and browned.

Cook the Patties

While the meat is cooking, warm the pita bread in a separate pan or microwave for about 30 seconds until soft.

Prepare the Pita

Slice the cooked patties and place them inside the warmed pita bread. Top with sliced tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.

Assemble the Gyros

Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your traditional gyro sandwich!

Serve

Pita bread

Ground lamb or beef

Garlic cloves, minced

Onion, finely chopped

Dried oregano

Salt

Black pepper

Olive oil

Tomato, sliced

Cucumber, diced

Red onion, thinly sliced

Feta cheese, crumbled

Tzatziki sauce