Beef Gyro (Sandwich) Recipe

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   Brown grnd beef and lamb along with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, basil, oregano and pepper.

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   Break up meat with a fork as it cooks.

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   Keep hot.

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   Wash cucumber, score rind with a fork, then slice thinly.

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   In a medium saucepan combine cucumber and onion slices with water.

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   Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 10 min or possibly till soft.

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   Drain and place in a bowl.

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   Add in yogurt, vinegar, parsley and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

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   Mix till vegetables are proportionately coated.

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    Cut each tomato into 4 thick slices.

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    To assemble sandwiches: Split each roll halfway through, then cut across top to remove half of top.

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    Press soft insides to make room for filling.

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    Make a layer of meat mix, cover with a tomato slice, then top with cucumber mix.

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    To serve, replace top crust halves.

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    Mix is equally good served in pita bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.