Gyro Plate Recipe
Great Greek Gyro Meat
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Ingredients
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Meat
Tzatziki Sauce
Serving
Method
Preparing the Meat
- 1
Mix the Meat Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb and ground beef. Add minced garlic, finely chopped onion, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Meat
Form the meat mixture into oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Make sure they hold together well.
- 3
Cook the Patties
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through. Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- 5
Serving the Gyro Plate
- 6
Prepare the Plate
Warm the pita bread slightly in a dry skillet or microwave. On each plate, place a few pieces of the cooked patties, add shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.
- 7
Add the Tzatziki
Drizzle or dollop the tzatziki sauce over the gyro meat and vegetables, and serve immediately.
