Gyro Loaf with Tsatziki Sauce
Transform your kitchen into a Mediterranean haven with this flavorful Gyro Loaf with Tzatziki Sauce! Featuring a savory blend of ground lamb and beef, aromatic spices like oregano, cumin, and coriander, and a touch of fresh parsley, this gyro-inspired dish delivers authentic Greek flavors in a quick-to-make loaf format. Baked to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy homemade tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, and fresh dill, this recipe is perfect for a hearty meal. Slice the gyro loaf thin and enjoy it wrapped in warm pita bread or alongside rice and salad for a complete Mediterranean feast. With only 25 minutes of prep and foolproof steps, it’s an easy way to enjoy restaurant-quality gyros at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground lamb
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 medium English cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for tzatziki)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well until fully combined.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and press it down firmly to ensure an even texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 160°F (71°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
While the gyro loaf bakes, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (with excess water squeezed out), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, and salt. Mix until well incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
When the gyro loaf is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Carefully remove the loaf from the pan and slice into thin pieces.
Serve the sliced gyro loaf on warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce, or as part of a platter with rice, salad, and extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2727 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.9 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 781 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 5081 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 217.4 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 584 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3728 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
