Gyros Sandwich Recipe
A generous portion of gyro meat on a pita bread with thinly sliced onion, tomato, and tzatziki sauce
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Ingredients
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Gyro Meat
Tzatziki Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Preparing Gyro Meat
- 1
Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb and ground beef. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- 2
Shape and Cook
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf or patty. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the meat on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- 3
Slice the Meat
Once cooked, allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice it against the grain.
Making Tzatziki Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- 5
Chill
Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 6
Warm the Pita
Lightly warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side or until soft.
- 7
Build the Sandwich
Place a generous portion of sliced gyro meat in the center of each pita. Top with sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- 8
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for added flavor and freshness.