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Gyro Recipe
A Greek-inspired sandwich made with a succulent mix of ground beef and lamb, plus fresh and crunchy veggies.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 538 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pita breads
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, cumin, salt, paprika, bread crumbs, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan and press down to compact it. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 60 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice the meat into thin strips.
- Warm pita breads. Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita, add slices of gyro meat, and top with tomato, red onion, and lettuce. Fold and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
841mg
(35%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
348IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 841mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.