Zesty Gyros Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Marinate the Meat

   In a bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef with minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce

   Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.

3. 3

   Cook the Meat

   Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Form the marinated meat into patties or kofta shapes and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.

4. 4

   Assemble the Gyros

   Warm the pita bread on the grill or in the oven. Place cooked meat inside the pita, top with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and additional cucumber if desired.

5. 5

   Serve

   Fold the pita and serve the gyros warm with a side of extra tzatziki sauce.