Gyro Dinner Recipe
Beef and lamb gyro meat, greek rice, greek salad, with homemade tzatziki sauce and grilled tomato
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Ingredients
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Gyro Meat
Greek Rice
Greek Salad
Tzatziki Sauce
Grilled Tomato
Method
Preparation of Gyro Meat
Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cumin. Mix well until fully combined.
Shape the Meat
Form the meat mixture into oval-shaped patties or logs.
Preparation of Greek Rice
Cook the Rice
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Add Flavor
Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.
Preparation of Greek Salad
Combine the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. Pour over salad and toss gently.
Preparation of Tzatziki Sauce