Greek Gyros Recipe

Name: Greek Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces lamb leg cutlets (1/2 inch thick), cut into strips; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 3 tablespoons grated peeled cucumber, drained; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/8 teaspoon dried dillweed; Vegetable cooking spray; 2 green leaf lettuce leaves; 2 (8-inch) pita bread rounds; 1/4 cup seeded, chopped tomato; 1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Servings: persons

6 ounces lamb leg cutlets (1/2 inch thick), cut into strips
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons grated peeled cucumber, drained
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried dillweed
Vegetable cooking spray
2 green leaf lettuce leaves
2 (8-inch) pita bread rounds
1/4 cup seeded, chopped tomato
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

1
Place lamb strips in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients, stirring well. Pour vinegar mixture over lamb; seal bag, and shake until meat is well coated. Marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.
2
Combine yogurt and next 3 ingredients. Cover and chill. Remove lamb from bag; discard marinade. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add lamb; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Place 1 lettuce leaf on each pita round; place half of lamb on each. Top each with 2 tablespoons tomato and half of yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with green onions. Roll up pita rounds and serve.

159

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces lamb leg cutlets (1/2 inch thick), cut into strips, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and more.

Yes, Greek Gyros falls under the General 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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