Gyros Quick and Easy Donair Donar
Transform your weeknight dinners with this "Gyros Quick and Easy Donair Donar" recipe, a flavorful fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food made simple. Combining a savory mix of ground beef and lamb, seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, these tender, pan-seared patties are the star of the dish. Wrapped in warm, soft pita bread and layered with fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onions, this dish is elevated by a creamy homemade yogurt-dill sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy donair recipe is perfect for family meals or a casual gathering. Serve up this hearty yet fresh gyro-inspired treat, and bring the irresistible flavors of your favorite food truck to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground lamb
- 60 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 1 large Tomato, sliced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
- 0.5 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 125 grams Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dill, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (for sauce)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into small, oblong patties about the size of your palm.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
While the meat cooks, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
Assemble the donairs by placing a few patties in the center of each pita. Top with sliced tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce, and cucumber.
Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously over the fillings.
Fold the pita around the fillings and secure with foil or parchment for easy handling.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and easy donair!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 4478 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
