Description
Experience the delightful flavors of homemade gyro meat, packed with tender lamb or beef, aromatic spices, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. This simple recipe transforms your kitchen into a Greek haven, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Enjoy warm pita bread filled with juicy meat and fresh toppings that will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread (soft)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb or beef with finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
- Add dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix again until fragrant.
- Form the mixture into compact patties or a loaf shape for even cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the shaped meat on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meat cooks, prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Slice warm gyro meat thinly and serve in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and desired toppings like lettuce and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg