my gyro

Name: My Gyro
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 6 medium whole wheat pitas; 1 small zucchini; 1 pound(s) ground beef or lamb; 1/4 cup(s) crumbled feta; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh mint, chopped; 2 - spring onions; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; - salt and peppeer to taste; ## TZADZIKI SAUCE; 7-8 ounce(s) greek yogurt; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh mint, chopped; 1 medium lemon, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; - salt and pepper, to taste; ## ADD ONS:; - lettuce leaves; - tomato; - onion, thin slices

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Mary Gelfond

Haymarket, VA

Updated on Jun 6, 2017

My husband is a very picky eater. He really liked the gyros, and he especially liked the tzadziki sauce. Don't be afraid to make extra sauce. It is great as a dip for vegetables. I made this with beef, but I want to make sure to use lamb next time. If you are a vegetarian, try topping your pita with a variety of vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, etc) and top with tzadziki sauce.

Rate

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 10 Min

method Broil

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

6 medium whole wheat pitas
1 small zucchini
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
2 - spring onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and peppeer to taste
TZADZIKI SAUCE
7-8 ounces greek yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 medium lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper, to taste
ADD ONS:
- lettuce leaves
- tomato
- onion, thin slices

How To Make my gyro

Step 1

Heat broiler

Step 2

Process zucchini to medium grated consistency. Put into mixing bowl
Step 3

Add ground beef (or lamb) to zucchini. Mix well.
Step 4

Add Feta, mint, onion, and garlic. Stir into meat mixture. Salt and Pepper to taste.
Step 5

Shape into average sized meatballs. You will yield about 16 meatballs (about 4 per pita)
Step 6

Broil to medium-well. (no pink). about 10 minutes.
Step 7

For sauce, blend together yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and garlic. Salt and Pepper to taste.
Step 8

Warm pitas (wrap in foil and heat in oven, or quick heat in microwave 20 seconds each).
Step 9

Assemble, start with desired vegetables (lettuce, tomato, onion), top with 3-4 meatballs, desired amount of sauce, and feta.
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