fast fannie's gyro

Crestview, FL
Updated on Feb 6, 2014

I fell in love with gyros over 3 decades ago while visiting my sister Pam in Richmond Va. I've made them before, but I think I've finally perfected an awsome blend of meats and spices to suite my palate. This is a winner and keeper. This was so much better than what I've had at restaurants. Cooking with Love & Passion. sw :)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • GYRO MEAT
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 pound ground sirloin
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 5 - garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tablespoons mint, fresh & chopped
  • 1 tablespoon greek herbs- oregano, cumin, parsley
  • - lemon zest, grated
  • 2 teaspoons smoked sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • CUCUMBER FETA YOGURT SAUCE
  • 16 ounces greek whole milk yogurt
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumnbled
  • 1 - english cucumber, grated and drained
  • 2-3 - garlic cloves, grated
  • - juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon dill, fresh & chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon italian parsley, chopped
  • - smoked sea salt & cracked black pepper to taste
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS
  • - flat bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onions

How To Make fast fannie's gyro

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl, combine all the gyro meat ingredients. **Meanwhile, combine Cucumber Feta & Yogurt Sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Cover & refrigerate**
  • Step 2
    Mix gyro meat ingredients with a mixer until all the seasoning are evenly distributed and the gyro meat mixture is pasty and slightly sticky.
  • Step 3
    With oiled hands, form gyro meat mixture into a log and place on a oiled sheet pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Bake in a 325 degree preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until log is firm and cooked through.
  • Step 5
    Slice gyro in strips, onions & tomatoes. Warm flat bread on grill pan or in microwave.
  • Step 6
    Build you gyro: flat bread, sauce, lettuce, gyro slices, tomato, onions and top with more sauce. Wrap in aluminum foil and serve

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Category: Beef
Category: Pork
Category: Dressings
Keyword: #sandwich
Keyword: #greek
Keyword: #cucumber
Keyword: #yogurt
Keyword: #lamb
Keyword: #Tzatziki
Keyword: #pork
Keyword: #beef
Ingredient: Lamb
Method: Bake
Culture: Greek

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