Gyro and Tzatziki Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 People
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Calories
445 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Gyro and Tzatziki Recipe
Description
Gyro and Tzatziki is a two-part preparation including tender lamb pieces marinated overnight in a combination of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, steak seasoning, and sliced onion for a deeply flavored meat component. The lamb is quickly grilled over high heat to retain juiciness and sliced into strips for serving. The tzatziki sauce accompanying it is refreshing and creamy, created by grating peeled, seeded cucumber and mixing it with scallions, garlic, fresh dill, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper, balancing the richness of the lamb.
The gyro is assembled by layering the grilled lamb, fresh diced tomato, lettuce leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced purple onion inside warm pita or naan bread for a versatile sandwich. The contrast of smoky meat, cool yogurt sauce, and crisp vegetables provides a well-rounded combination of flavors and textures enjoyed in Mediterranean cuisine.
Though no notes were provided, the recipe suggests marinating the lamb between 2 to 24 hours for optimal flavor absorption and quick grilling indicates a tender finish. The tzatziki’s excess cucumber juice is squeezed out to prevent watery sauce, ensuring the correct consistency for spreading onto the sandwich bread.
Ingredients
Lamb Gyro Meat
- 2 lbs lamb
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning blend
- 1 onion
Tzatziki Sauce
- 4 scallions
- 1 cucumber medium
- 3 tbsp dill diced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
Sandwich Toppings & PIta Bread
- 2 tomato medium
- 5 lettuce large leaves
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 onion medium purple
- 10 pita bread or naan bread
Instructions
Meat
- Slice the lamb down into smaller pieces for grilling.
- Place the pieces of the lamb in a dish and cover them with sliced onion. Cover the lamb with the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and steak seasoning blend. Let the lamb marinate for 2-24 hours covered in the refrigerator.
- Using a gas or charcoal grill, cook the lamb on each side until the meat is completely cooked through (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Let the lamb rest for a few minutes. Slice it into small strips.
Tzatziki Sauce and Assembling Gyro
- Dice the scallions into tiny pieces. Peel the cucumbers and remove the seeds. Using a grater, shred the cucumber into small pieces. Squeeze the excess juice from the cucumbers and place them into a medium bowl alongside the scallions. Press the garlic into the bowl, followed by the diced dill, Greek yogurt, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Dice the tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
- To assemble the gyro, place the meat into the middle of the naan or pita. Top the meat with the feta, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
- Serve the gyros with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 2368mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1835IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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