Grecian Meatloaf Gyros Recipe

Name: Grecian Meatloaf Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 lb ground beef; 8 whole gyro-style pita bread (6 inches); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 16 slices tomatoes; 8 slices sweet onions, halved; TZATZIKI SAUCE; 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

Servings: persons

1 egg, lightly beaten
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground beef
8 whole gyro-style pita bread (6 inches)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
16 slices tomatoes
8 slices sweet onions, halved
TZATZIKI SAUCE
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

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 9-x5x3-inch loaf pan.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0F for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160u00b0F.
4
Cool completely on a wire rack.
5
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
6
For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
7
Brush pita breads with 1 tablespoon oil; heat on a lightly greased griddle for 1 minute on each side. Keep warm.
8
Cut meatloaf into very thin slices. In a large skillet, fry meatloaf in remaining oil in batches until crisp.
9
On each pita bread, layer tomato, onion and meatloaf slices; top with some tzatziki sauce.
10
Carefully fold pitas in half.
11
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 egg, lightly beaten, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Grecian Meatloaf 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.

Grecian Meatloaf Gyros

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