Gyros Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 whole Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded, Chopped Finely; ⅛ teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt; 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 teaspoons Chopped Mint; 2 whole 8-inch Pita Breads; 1 whole Small Red Onion, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 teaspoons Chopped Mint; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 8 ounces, weight Ground Lamb; 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Tomato, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Shredded Lettuce; 1 ounce, weight Feta Cheese, Crumbled

Servings: persons

1/4 whole Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded, Chopped Finely
⅛ teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Greek Yogurt
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Chopped Mint
2 whole 8-inch Pita Breads
1 whole Small Red Onion, Chopped
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Chopped Mint
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
8 ounces, weight Ground Lamb
2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
1 whole Tomato, Thinly Sliced
1 cup Shredded Lettuce
1 ounce, weight Feta Cheese, Crumbled

1
Tzatziki Sauce: Toss the cucumber with the salt in a colander set over a bowl and let drain for 30 minutes.
2
Combine the yogurt, drained cucumber, lemon juice, garlic and mint in a bowl.
3
Season to taste.
4
Lamb: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Trim the top quarter off each pita bread.
5
Stack the pitas and wrap them tightly with foil.
6
Tear the trimmed quarters into 1-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup) and set aside.
7
In the bowl of a food processor, process the onion, lemon juice, mint, garlic, salt, pepper and pita bread pieces until it makes a smooth paste, about 30 seconds.
8
Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and add the lamb.
9
Gently mix together until thoroughly combined.
10
Divide the lamb mixture into 6 equal portions and roll into balls.
11
Gently flatten the balls into round disks, about 1/2 inch thick and 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
12
Place the foil-wrapped pitas directly on the oven rack and heat for 10 minutes.
13
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until just smoking.
14
Add the lamb patties and cook until well browned and crust forms, 3 4 minutes.
15
Turn the patties over, and cook until well browned and a crust forms on the second side, about 5 minutes longer.
16
Transfer the patties to a paper-towel lined plate.
17
Assembly: Spread tzatziki sauce inside each pita.
18
Divide the patties evenly among the pitas and add tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and feta.
19
Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 whole Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded, Chopped Finely, ⅛ teaspoons Salt, 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt, 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gyros

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