Gyro Meat With Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

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HOMEMADE GREEK GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE (KEBABS*)



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My version of Alton Brown's delicious gyro recipe.

Provided by adapted by Christina Conte

Categories     Main Courses

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Tzatziki Sauce (recipe link in directions)
lettuce
sliced tomatoes
sliced sweet onion
1 medium size onion, roughly chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
2 large cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp dried marjoram
1 Tbsp dried ground rosemary (or a small sprig of fresh, taken off the main stem)
2 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Run the onion in a food processor for about 15 seconds. Place the onion in the center of a kitchen towel and squeeze out the juice and return to the food processor.
  • Add the meat, garlic, spices, salt and pepper to the onion, and process. Do so until it looks like a fine paste, about a minute. Place the mixture in a loaf pan and press evenly.
  • Bake in a water bath (place loaf pan inside another pan filled with water) at 325°F (165°C) for about an hour or more until temperature reaches 165-170°F (75°C.)
  • Remove from the oven, drain fat, and place on a cooling rack.
  • Cover meat with aluminum foil and a heavy weight (Alton suggests a brick) for about 15 minutes until internal temperature is 175°F (79°C) (I found the times are not quite accurate, and I didn't know if the brick actually had an effect, but I think the important part is getting the meat to the correct temperature.)
  • Place meat on a cutting board and slice as thinly as possible with an electric knife (using anything else would be much more difficult.)
  • I added the following step myself as I think it mimics the rotisserie a bit more. Add a few slices to a nonstick frying pan (very little or no oil) and heat gently until the meat browns a little.
  • In another pan, heat the pita bread.
  • Finally, place the meat on one half of the pita, topped with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. You could also put a little Greek dressing on the tomatoes too (extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt, oregano.)
  • Serve Homemade Greek Gyros with rice pilaf or a Greek salad, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 106 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 gyro, Sodium 692 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

GYRO MEAT LOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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A spin on a classic meat loaf, I love this because I can sneak spinach in on my meat-and-potatoes family. Serve it with Greek-style potatoes or a Greek salad. I also get to make a whole other meal the next night with the leftovers-gyros. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground lamb or beef
1 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with tzatziki sauce. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased shallow baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BEEF GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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A gyro is a Greek sandwich made of thin slices of roasted meat, served on pita bread with a cucumber-yogurt sauce. In this recipe, lean ground beef is seasoned with oregano and marjoram, pressed into a loaf pan, baked and thinly sliced to fill the pita.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Beef Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 of a 6-ounce carton plain fat-free Greek yogurt
½ cup shredded, seeded cucumber
1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons water
1 pound lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 egg
¼ cup dry whole-wheat bread crumbs
4 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
2 teaspoons dried marjoram, crushed
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 low-carb pita bread rounds
3 medium roma tomatoes, sliced
½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl stir together Greek yogurt, cucumber, red wine vinegar, dill, minced garlic and salt. Cover and chill up to 4 hours until ready to serve.
  • Prepare Beef Gyros: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray.
  • In a food processor combine the 1 cup onion and the water; cover and process until smooth. Press pureed onion through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess liquid; discard liquid. Return onion to food processor. Add the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, oregano, marjoram, garlic, salt and pepper). Cover and process until mixture forms a paste.
  • Lightly press meat mixture into prepared loaf pan. Place loaf pan in a 13x9-inch baking pan. Pour enough boiling water into baking pan to reach halfway up sides of loaf pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until done (160 degrees F) (see Tip). Drain off fat. Cool 10 minutes. Remove; cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Fill pita bread with meat, tomato, cucumber and red onion slices; top with cheese. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 609.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

LAMB GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE AND SPICY SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Brianna Jenkins

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 gyros

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 pocketless pita bread
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Shredded iceberg lettuce
6 ounces feta, crumbled
Tzatziki Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows
Spicy Sour Cream Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows
1 small cucumber, grated
Bunch fresh mint, leaves finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup Greek-style yogurt
Kosher salt
1 cup sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the cubed lamb with the garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and lemon juice. Coat the lamb completely. Let the lamb marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over high heat and drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the lamb with 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the lamb to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Heat the pita bread in a dry pan or in the microwave for just a few seconds until warm and pliable. On each piece of bread, lay a few pieces of lamb, some tomato slices, lettuce, feta and a spoonful of each sauce. Transfer to a serving platter, fold and enjoy!
  • To make Tzatziki sauce:
  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, mint, dill, lemon zest, and yogurt. Season with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
  • Yield: about 2 cups
  • To make Spicy Sour Cream Sauce:
  • In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, lemon, and sriracha sauce together until completely blended. Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
  • Yield: about 1 cup

TZATZIKI (GYRO SAUCE)



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I love the sauce that is on a gyro. I wanted to make my own for a greek salad to use as a dressing and found this in a Gourmet magazine. It worked out great. Now I just need to figure out gyros so that I can have it on that. Cooking time is for the chilling it is not necessary but I like mine served cold.

Provided by Huskergirl

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt (preferably goat's or sheep's milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a colander and drain 15 minutes.
  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with olive oil, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Squeeze out any excess water from cucumbers with your hands, then stir cucumbers into yogurt mixture. Season with salt.
  • Cover and chill 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 1279.7, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14, Protein 9.8

GYRO SALAD WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING



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If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and a creamy, tangy dressing. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

DRESSING:
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
SALAD:
1/2 pound ground lamb or ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or oregano leaves
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, drained
Toasted pita bread wedges

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb, onion and Greek seasoning until meat is no longer pink; drain., Arrange salad mix on a large serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives and lamb. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

GYRO MEAT AND TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Excellent! This is just like the Gyro that use to be made on E 9th Street across the from (This Is the Ohio State University) Steeb Hall in Columbus Ohio. Go Bucks! Very,Very easy to make! Great for the next time we challenge for a Football,Basketball or Womens Basketball National Championship! Just great anytime for a fun gathering or family and friends.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 lbs ground lamb
1 tablespoon minced garlic, fine
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped fine
1 pinch salt
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 medium tomatoes
1 small onion
1 -6 ounce feta cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 lbs ground lamb
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 pinch kosher salt
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
5 -6 mint leaves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Chop onion up in a food processor for 15 seconds. Remove and drain the juice in a strainer or towel. Dump the juice. Put the onion back in the processor and add the ground lamb,garlic,marjoram,rosemary,salt and the pepper.
  • Process for about 1-2 minutes until it looks like paste.Scrape out the bowl into a loaf pan.Preheat oven to 325. Place the meatloaf pan in a water bath. (That means setting the loaf pan another baking dish so the water is about half way up the side of the loaf dish).Bake for 60 minutes or until the meat reaches 165-170.
  • Remove from the oven and take the meat out of the loaf pan. Let it cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes.Slice and serve on a pita with the Tzatziki sauce. Also top with onion,tomato and feta cheese.
  • Alton Brown Precess:.
  • Process the onion in a food processor for 10 to 15 seconds and turn out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends of the towel and squeeze until almost all of the juice is removed. Discard juice.
  • Return the onion to the food processor and add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and process until it is a fine paste, approximately 1 minute. Stop the processor as needed to scrape down sides of bowl.
  • To cook in the oven as a meatloaf, proceed as follows:Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Place the mixture into a loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Place the loaf pan into a water bath and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes and feta cheese.
  • To cook on a rotisserie, proceed as follows:.
  • Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of 2 overlapping pieces of plastic wrap that are at least 18 inches long. Roll the mixture in the plastic wrap tightly, making sure to remove any air pockets. Once the meat is completely rolled in the wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap until the surface of the wrap is tight. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Place the meat onto the rotisserie skewer. Place a double-thick piece of aluminum foil folded into a tray directly under the meat to catch any drippings. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to spin for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  • Sauce:.
  • Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.

GYROS WITH RADISH TZATZIKI



Gyros with Radish Tzatziki image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 13h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 cups white wine
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Leaves from 3 large sprigs oregano, plus more for serving
Leaves from 3 large sprigs rosemary
Freshly ground black pepper
1 boneless leg of lamb (about 4 pounds)
Kosher salt
Flatbread or pita pockets, warmed on the grill, for serving
Grilled Plum Tomatoes, recipe follows
1 cup Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Radish Tzatziki, recipe follows
8 plum tomatoes, ends removed, sliced into very thick rounds
Canola oil, for grilling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon clover honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin Greek olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3/4 cup finely grated radish
1/4 small red onion, finely grated
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the lamb: Combine the wine, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, rosemary and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour half the mixture over the lamb and turn to coat completely. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Refrigerate the remaining mixture to use for basting while the meat cooks.
  • One hour before grilling, remove the lamb from the refrigerator and the marinade and let sit at room temperature.
  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill with a rotisserie attachment to high heat.
  • Sprinkle the entire lamb with salt and pepper and attach the lamb to the rotisserie according the manufacturer's directions. Roll up and tie with butcher's twine at 1-inch intervals. Grill until the lamb reaches an internal temperature on a meat thermometer of 170 degrees F, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes for the gas grill, and 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours for the charcoal grill. The cooking time will depend on the type of grill and how hot your charcoal is. Baste the meat frequently with the reserved wine mixture. Remove from the rotisserie, put on a large cutting board and rest for 15 minutes.
  • Slice the lamb across the grain into paper thin slices. Place several slices of lamb in the center of each flatbread, top with a few Grilled Plum Tomatoes, drizzle with the Vinaigrette, scatter fresh oregano on top, and top with Radish Tzatziki.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high. Brush the tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill until slightly charred and soft. Flip and grill the other side until slightly charred and soft.
  • Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Place the radishes and onions in a medium strainer. Place a small plate on top and let sit over a bowl for 30 minutes to drain the liquid.
  • Transfer the drained radish mixture to a medium bowl and add the yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day before serving.

GYRO LOAF WITH TSATZIKI SAUCE



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I confess, my husband is a gyro junkie. I had never had the ethereal pleasure of a gyro until he introduced me to the wickedly intoxicating Greek concoction a few years ago. The trouble you ask? We were low-carbers for about two years running and it was not cost-effective to make special trips out for a couple of paper-thin slices of meat and some sauce. I developed this recipe out of pure desperation by combining several different recipes (found online) and then adding some of my own ideas and spice.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 cup sour cream
1 medium cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon dill

Steps:

  • Mix loaf ingredients together and shape into a freeform loaf in a baking pan.
  • Bake at 375°F for about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Once loaf has cooled to room temperature or has chilled in the refrigerator, slice it as thin as possible (maximum of 1/4 inch).
  • Serve it warm or at room temperature.
  • Can be served in pitas, flatbreads or tortillas with lettuce, tomato, black olives, feta cheese and Tsatziki Sauce or as a main course with a Greek salad, pasta salad or potato salad.

GYRO BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Make and share this Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BxChick

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
4 small pita bread
1 small tomatoes, sliced thin
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
1 cup lettuce leaf
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or 1 cup sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 of a large cucumber, peeled, grated, and excess water squeezed out
2 teaspoons finely chopped of fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dill
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, mint, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small container. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Combine beef, oregano, feta cheese, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 patties.
  • Grill patties on each side until desired doneness is reached.
  • Grill pitas for a minute or two on each side to warm.
  • Assemble sandwiches - open pitas, add burger, a dollop of sauce, and any of the sliced vegetables listed above for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 396.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 34

GYRO MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by [email protected]

Number Of Ingredients 15

Tzatziki Sauce:
1 medium onion, finely chopped or shredded
2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
Pinch kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
5 to 6 mint leaves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Process the onion in a food processor for 10 to 15 seconds and turn out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends of the towel and squeeze until almost all of the juice is removed. Discard juice. Return the onion to the food processor and add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and process until it is a fine paste, approximately 1 minute. Stop the processor as needed to scrape down sides of bowl. To cook in the oven as a meatloaf, proceed as follows: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the mixture into a loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Place the loaf pan into a water bath and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes and feta cheese. To cook on a rotisserie, proceed as follows: Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of 2 overlapping pieces of plastic wrap that are at least 18 inches long. Roll the mixture in the plastic wrap tightly, making sure to remove any air pockets. Once the meat is completely rolled in the wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap until the surface of the wrap is tight. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up. Preheat the grill to high. Place the meat onto the rotisserie skewer. Place a double-thick piece of aluminum foil folded into a tray directly under the meat to catch any drippings. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to spin for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese Tzatziki Sauce: Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

TRADITIONAL GREEK CHICKEN GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Traditional Greek gyro's are hard to come by. This is a hearty meal that only the largest of appetites should try! You can find thin sliced chicken in most supermarkets now, however if you can't find it you can also pound chicken tenders. Also, depending on your skillet you may adjust the amount of oil needed to fry the fries. Finally, if you can't find greek yogurt any plain yogurt will do even though it is not traditional you will still get the same taste!

Provided by Athena Ann

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb thin sliced chicken
1 large russet potato
2 large pita bread
2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper
romaine lettuce
cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 medium red onion, sliced
8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/2 medium cucumber, finely diced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt, garlic, cumin, sugar, cucumber, and salt and pepper. Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Pound chicken as thin as you can get it. Even if you have purchased the thin sliced chicken you still want to get it as thin as possible. Place chicken in a bowl and combine with vinegar, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In the mean time, peel you potato and cut into 1/4 inch strips. Place cut potato in cold water for at least 15 minutes. Blanching the potatoes before frying will ensure a crispier fry.
  • In a large skillet heat vegetable oil. Personally, I regulate the temperature by instinct. I let the oil heat up and test it with a drop of water; if the water shoots back I know the oil is hot enough. If you aren't comfortable with this method you want the oil to stay around 360 degrees. When the oil is hot enough drop fries inches Depending on the thickness of your fry and your temperature control your fries will take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. You want your fries to have a deep golden brown. Keep a careful eye on them and flip if necessary.
  • Heat a medium DRY skillet. No oil is necessary to sauté the chicken. Begin to sauté chicken. It should only take about 1 minute on each side depending upon how thinly you pounded it. Let chicken rest under tin foil until you are ready to assemble.
  • You can either toast your pita or microwave it. I prefer to microwave it so it is more pliable (only about 20 seconds). Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the tzatziki sauce and spread over pita. Then place half of the chicken, place mostly in the center, making sure that you are able to fold in the sides. Traditionally, fries are to be placed on top of chicken WITHOUT drying off the oil; however this is entirely up to you. Place fries on top of chicken and top with tomatoes, lettuce, and red onions. Serve with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2750.4, Fat 253.4, SaturatedFat 38.2, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 495.8, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 52.4

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Combine all ingredients and cook immediately or place in the refrigerator for 1 to several hours. Cook in a large skillet until meat is no longer pink, Drain well. Serve wrapped in a pita with Tzatziki, slices of onion, and fresh parsley, if …
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GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - EASY AND DELICIOUS! - DAILY …
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2019-06-18 Put the yogurt in a large bowl, add ½ Tbs. minced garlic, ½ T. finely chopped (think – food processor) fresh dill, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper to taste. Mix together. In your food processor puree one peeled, chopped and …
From dailydishrecipes.com


LAMB AND BEEF GYRO WITH AUTHENTIC TZATZIKI RECIPE
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2020-11-08 This Lamb and Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home. This is …
From thewanderlustkitchen.com


GRYO WRAP SANDWICH WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE (PALEO, AIP)
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2021-10-30 Lay the flatbread down on a plate or parchment paper. Lay some mixed greens, 2 pieces of gyro meat, optional red onion slices and cucumbers, and a dollop of Tzatziki Sauce on top of the wrap. Roll it all on up and enjoy!
From thrivingonpaleo.com


GREEK PORK GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE | AKIS PETRETZIKIS
Cut the meat into equal, thin slanted slices that are 0.5 cm thick. Transfer meat to a deep pan. Thinly slice an onion and add it to the pan. Discard the stems and finely chop the fresh herbs …
From akispetretzikis.com


EASY GROUND BEEF GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - MODERN FARMHOUSE …
2021-05-12 Start by squeezing the excessive liquid out of the grated cucumber, discarding the liquid. In a small bowl, mix the grated cucumber with the remaining ingredients. To assemble a …
From modernfarmhouseeats.com


GYRO MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE – RECIPES NETWORK
2015-08-24 Ingredients. 1 medium onion, finely chopped or shredded; 2 pounds ground lamb; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1 tablespoon dried marjoram; 1 tablespoon dried ground …
From recipenet.org


CHICKEN GYRO RECIPE | KITCHN
2022-06-21 Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Meanwhile, trim and grate 2 Persian cucumbers on the large holes of a box grater into …
From thekitchn.com


VEGGIE GYROS WITH TZATZIKI AND RED SAUCE - THE MOMMY MOUSE …
2021-06-14 Mix in the salt and place the cucumbers in a mesh strainer over a bowl. After 15 minutes, Use a spatula or the back of a measuring cup to squeeze out as much liquid as …
From mommymouseclubhouse.com


PERFECT VEGAN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - MY PURE PLANTS
2022-06-10 Take a bowl and make the marinade by mixing olive oil, soy sauce or tamari, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. …
From mypureplants.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS - THE COUNTRY COOK
2022-06-25 Instructions Pound the chicken flat, to about ¼ inch thickness. Place all of the marinade ingredients: garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, …
From thecountrycook.net


GYRO MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - ALTON BROWN
Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce. Put the onion in the bowl of a food processor and process for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn the chopped onion out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends …
From altonbrown.com


LAMB GYROS WITH AUTHENTIC GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE - THE …
2020-07-28 The gyro lamb mixture will form together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough. Place mixture in a glass baking dish. Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf …
From thewanderlustkitchen.com


GREEK TURKEY MEATBALL GYROS L JOYFUL HEALTHY EATS
2022-03-17 Add the turkey, red onion, garlic, oregano, spinach, salt and pepper to a bowl. Use your hand to mix to combine until the meat sticks together. Form the meatballs. Form the …
From joyfulhealthyeats.com


GREEK GYROS RECIPE WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - MUNATY COOKING
2021-07-04 Cut the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion into thin slices. On the pita bread, add the tzatziki sauce (Recipe link for this sauce in the post above). Add the sliced vegetables on …
From munatycooking.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE – MODERN HONEY
2017-04-26 Instructions. Place chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano in bag and let marinate at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours. The ideal time is 24 …
From modernhoney.com


KETO GYRO MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
2018-03-28 Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Start making the sauce by shredding the cucumber using a box grater.
From perfectketo.com


AUTHENTIC GREEK TZATZIKI RECIPE (GYRO SAUCE) - ALPHAFOODIE
2021-04-09 How to Make Tzatziki (Gyro Sauce) Step 1: Prepare the cucumber. Grate the cucumber and optionally sprinkle with salt (this will help extract the excess liquid). Set aside …
From alphafoodie.com


GROUND PORK GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - VILLARI FOODS
Mix the onion, ground pork, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper together. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the Gyro Meatloaf mixture in a loaf pan making sure to press it into …
From villarifood.com


GYRO MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - MEDITERRANEAN RECIPES
Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches …
From fooddiez.com


STEAK GYROS WITH TZATZIKI CUCUMBER SAUCE - CREME DE LA CRUMB
2017-06-04 Instructions. Place steak, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and juice from 1/2 lemon in a large resealable bag. Press excess air out and seal bag. Refrigerate for 1-8 hours. …
From lecremedelacrumb.com


EASY GREEK GYRO SANDWICH WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - IZZYCOOKING
2021-08-09 Add the gyro meat on the pita. Top with red onion, lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce. Serve and enjoy! Tips for the Best Gyro Sandwich. Make sure to squeeze …
From izzycooking.com


BETTER THAN TAKEOUT GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - EATS BY …
2019-07-15 This is a better than take-out recipe that is sure to become one of your favorites. A classic Greek sandwich of soft, pillowy pita bread stuffed with slices of garlicky, savory meat, …
From eatsbythebeach.com


BEEF GYRO WITH AUTHENTIC GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE - THE …
2020-07-18 The gyro beef mixture will form together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough. Place mixture in a glass baking dish. Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf …
From thewanderlustkitchen.com


LEFTOVER LAMB GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE - JUST A LITTLE BIT OF BACON
2016-03-18 To make lamb gyros, saute leftover lamb and warm up some pitas, then layer the lamb with lettuce, cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes. Top with tzatziki sauce. Make tzatziki …
From justalittlebitofbacon.com


GREEK CHICKEN GYROS WITH AUTHENTIC TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE - THE ...
2021-01-22 Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours. 12 hours works the best, but don’t marinate it longer than 24 hours or your chicken will be too mushy. …
From thewanderlustkitchen.com


GYRO - DONNER.MEDAIR.ORG
gyro: The First Full-Service, Global Creative B2B Agency This is a Greek/American lamb and beef mixture version of the traditional Greek pork or lamb Gyros (or Gyro). Serve on warm …
From donner.medair.org


HOMEMADE TZATZIKI – RECIPE FOR THE GREEK GYRO SAUCE - FERNWEH …
2. Take the fresh garlic cloves and press them with a garlic press. Chop cucumber and garlic for the tzatziki. 3. Now mix the yogurt with the grated cucumber, garlic and olive oil and season …
From fernweh-koch.de


GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE - FOOD NEWS
For the tzatziki, place the diced cucumber in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. In a mixing bowl, mix together the cucumber, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and dill. Season with …
From foodnewsnews.com


LAMB GYROS WITH GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCE - DELICIOUS TABLE
2022-05-16 How To Make Gyros Homemade Tzatziki Sauce. 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 garlic clove minced ½ cucumber (seeded and peeled) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil …
From delicioustable.com


GYROS BURGERS
This lamb-and-beef gyros burger gets inspiration from the traditional Greek pork or lamb gyros. Serve the burgers on warm pita bread with tzatziki, onion, tomato, and lettuce.
From harsabu.heroinewarrior.com


GYRO - SPENDEN.MEDAIR.ORG
Gyros (or Gyro). Serve on warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce, and thinly sliced onion, tomato and lettuce. Gyro Recipes | Allrecipes Process red onion in a food processor until finely …
From spenden.medair.org


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