Greek Gyros Recipe

Name: Greek Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 lb lean ground lamb; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded & diced; 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt, drained; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 2 pita breads; 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded; 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

Servings: persons

1/2 cup onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb lean ground lamb
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 cup cucumber, seeded & diced
1/4 cup nonfat yogurt, drained
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
2 pita breads
1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

1
Spray skillet with non-stick spray and add onion and garlic. Cook until soft over low heat stirring constantly.
2
Place in mixing bowl with lamb, lemon juice, oregano and cumin and mix thoroughly. Shape into 2 patties.
3
Place on rack of broiler and broil 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until desired doneness.
4
Combine cucumber, yogurt and mint in small bowl and mix.
5
Cut around edge of each pita bread and pull open to form pocket. Fill each pita with half the lettuce and tomato, 1 lamb patty and half the yogurt mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup onion, minced, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 lb lean ground lamb, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Greek 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.

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