Gyros Greek Sandwich Recipe Recipe

Name: Gyros Greek Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound grnd lamb or possibly beef; 2 tbsp. water; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 sm. onion, minced, about 1/4 c.; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 4 pita breads, 6 inch diameter; 2 c. shredded lettuce; 1/2 c. plain yogurt, or possibly 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream; 1 tbsp. snipped mint or possibly 2 teaspoon dry mint leaves; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 sm. cucumber, peeled and minced, about 3/4 c.; 1 med. tomato, minced

Servings: persons

1 pound grnd lamb or possibly beef
2 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grnd cumin
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 sm. onion, minced, about 1/4 c.
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 pita breads, 6 inch diameter
2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. plain yogurt, or possibly 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream
1 tbsp. snipped mint or possibly 2 teaspoon dry mint leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 sm. cucumber, peeled and minced, about 3/4 c.
1 med. tomato, minced

1
Mix grnd lamb or possibly beef, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic, and onion.
2
Shape into 4 thin patties.
3
Cook patties in oil over medium heat, turning frequently till done, 10-12 min.
4
Split each bread half way around with knife; separate to create pocket.
5
(If preferred, you can just fold pita bread, taco form to hold filling.)
6
Place patty in bread; top with lettuce.
7
Mix yogurt, mint and sugar.
8
Stir in cucumber.
9
Spoon onto lettuce; top with tomato.
10
Great with fried and beef based soup.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound grnd lamb or possibly beef, 2 tbsp. water, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Gyros Greek Sandwich Recipe 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.

Gyros Greek Sandwich Recipe

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