Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros Recipe

Name: Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large 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 beef; 1 cup 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

Servings: persons

1 large 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 beef
1 cup 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

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 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160u00b0. 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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons dried oregano, 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros

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