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Greek Gyro Recipe

Greek · Main course · 35 min total

A classic Greek street food featuring seasoned meat, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb or beef
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 pita breads
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or oven.
5. Assemble gyros: place sliced meat on pita, top with tzatziki, tomato, red onion, and lettuce. Fold and serve.

Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the meat mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Store leftover meat and toppings separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve with extra tzatziki on the side.

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