Gyro Meat and Tzatziki Sauce
Transform your kitchen into a Mediterranean haven with this irresistible Gyro Meat and Tzatziki Sauce recipe! Featuring a mouthwatering blend of ground lamb and beef infused with aromatic spices like oregano, cumin, and rosemary, this dish captures the essence of traditional Greek cuisine. The gyro meat, baked to perfection and thinly sliced, pairs perfectly with the creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, and a splash of lemon juice. Perfect for stuffing into warm pita bread and garnished with fresh veggies or crumbled feta, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With 20 minutes of prep and classic Mediterranean flavors, this easy homemade gyro recipe will make you skip the takeout and head straight to your kitchen! Keywords: Gyro meat recipe, tzatziki sauce, homemade Greek gyro, Mediterranean dinner recipe, easy gyro recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground lamb
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium, grated Yellow onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium, grated and squeezed dry Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for tzatziki)
- 1 Garlic clove (for tzatziki)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, grated onion, garlic (minced), oregano, cumin, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture using your hands or a food processor until it forms a cohesive, well-combined paste-like consistency.
Pack the meat mixture tightly into a loaf pan, smoothing the top to ensure even cooking.
Bake the meat in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the meat is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed-dry cucumber, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Once the gyro meat is cooked, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Drain any accumulated fat.
Slice the cooked gyro meat thinly with a sharp knife or shave it using an electric slicer.
Serve the sliced gyro meat with the tzatziki sauce, pita bread, and optional toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 882 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*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.
