Greek Gyros Recipe

Name: Greek Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground lamb; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tsp. dried mint; 1/8 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 cup parsley, snipped; Tzatziki sauce

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp. dried mint
1/8 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup parsley, snipped
Tzatziki sauce

1
Combine lamb, garlic, lemon juice, basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and parsley in a large bowl.
2
Blend well.
3
Make thin patties and fry like a hamburger in heated skillet.
4
Drain off grease.
5
Some people split the pita bread to make a pocket, some just fold it in half like a taco and others lay in flat on a plate.
6
Pile on the meat, fresh sliced tomatoes and thinly sliced raw onion.
7
Top the whole thing with Tzatziki sauce and eat it with a knife and fork.
8
You can also pile the whole lot into a meatloaf tin and bake as you would for meatloaf.
9
Its easier to carve into thin slices then.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground lamb, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp. dried mint, 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.

Greek Gyros

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