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Gyros

Gyros Recipe

The gyro is a classic Greek meat dish. It is both delicious and easy to make. It can be made with a variety of meat like lamb, beef, or pork. So, you make it however you like and enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Course Street Food
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5 people
Calories 838 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

For Filling

  • 1 pound Ground Lamb or Beef
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 Minced Cloves Garlic
  • ¼ Minced Red Onion
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Oil

For Sandwiches

  • 4 rounds Flatbread
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 1 medium Sliced Tomato
  • ½ medium Sliced Onion
  • ¼ cup Tzatziki Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Let's start by making the meat mix for the patties. In a bowl, take the ground meat. To this, add salt, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, garlic, red onion and lime juice. Mix well.
  • Make four equal portions of the meat. Shape them into long and thin patties so they fit the flatbread. If you want to know the exact dimensions, try to keep them 6 inches in length, 3 inches in width and thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  • After this is done, refrigerate them for an hour to marinate, so the ingredients sit well with each. This is important and shouldn't be overlooked.
  • The method of cooking the patties is up to you. You can grill, pan-grill, or fry them. In any case, preheat the grill, pan-grill, or skillet.
  • If grilling, brush the patties with oil on both sides. For frying, take oil in a pan and fry each side for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Then, begin assembling the sandwiches. Take the flatbread and spread tzatziki sauce on the center of it.
  • Put lettuce, sliced tomatoes and onions on it.
  • Lay the patty on this bed of sauce and vegetables and fold the bread blanketing the lamb in the middle.
  • Now, all there's left to do is serve and enjoy.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 838kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g
Keyword Gyros, Indian, Street Food
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