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Homemade Gyro Recipe

This Homemade Gyro Recipe brings the flavors of Greece right into your kitchen, featuring seasoned meat, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce all wrapped in warm pita.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Meat thermometer
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb and ground beef.
  2. Stir in the chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into oval patties, about 1 inch thick.
  5. Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  7. While the meat cooks, warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute per side.
  8. Layer the grilled patties with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, diced tomato, and cucumber in the warm pita.

Notes

Serve with Greek salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.