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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I always wanted to learn to make Greek gyros at home, but I was intimidated. Then I tried this recipe, and they were great. I slice leftover meat in individual portions and freeze for any time I crave a gyro.Sharon Rawlings, Tampa, Florida Ingredients:
1 egg, lightly beaten |
6 garlic cloves, minced |
3 tablespoons dried oregano |
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 pound ground lamb |
1 pound ground turkey or beef |
tzatziki sauce: |
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt |
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
gyros: |
8 whole pita breads |
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
16 slices tomato |
8 slices sweet onion, halved |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and pepper. Crumble lamb and beef over mixture; mix well.
2. Pat into an ungreased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
3. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
4. Brush pita breads with 1 tablespoon oil; heat on a lightly greased griddle for 1 minute on each side. Keep warm. Cut meat loaf into very thin slices. In a large skillet, fry meat loaf in remaining oil in batches until crisp.
5. On each pita bread, layer the tomato, onion and meat loaf slices; top with some tzatziki sauce. Carefully fold pitas in half. Serve with remaining sauce. Yield: 8 servings.
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