Gyro Recipe
choice of sliced beef & lamb, ground leg of lamb, or chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, romaine, served with honey mustard or tzatziki
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Sauces
Bread
Method
Preparing the Protein
- 1
Cooking the Beef & Lamb
In a skillet over medium heat, add the sliced beef and lamb. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 2
Cooking the Ground Lamb
In a separate skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground leg of lamb and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked.
- 3
Cooking the Chicken Breast
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Slice into thin strips.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 4
Slicing the Tomato
Wash the tomato and cut it into thin slices. Set aside.
- 5
Slicing the Cucumber
Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Set aside.
- 6
Preparing the Romaine
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Assembling the Gyro
- 7
Assembling the Ingredients
Take a piece of pita bread and layer it with your choice of protein (sliced beef & lamb, ground lamb, or chicken). Add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and romaine lettuce on top.
- 8
- 9
Wrapping the Gyro
Wrap the pita around the fillings tightly and secure with a piece of parchment paper or foil if desired.
