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gyro bites !!!

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Colleen Sowa
La Crosse, WI

I made up this recipe 5-19-11. This was so easy to make and tasted like a Gyro. They are small and can be served as appetizers or serve a plate of 8 - 10 for a meal! This was a big hit with our guests the other night and they all wanted these again the next time they are over! My grandchildren really enjoyed them too...(some took off the onion slice). I hope you will try this, as it is a fun recipe, is easy, and sooooo good! .

(2 ratings)
yield 50 appetizers
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For gyro bites !!!

  • BREAD
  • 5
    fill'ems sandwich thins (100% whole wheat) separate bun into two pieces, cut each into 5 sections
  • MEAT
  • 2 lb
    ground lamb
  • 1 lb
    ground pork sausage
  • 1 lb
    ground turkey
  • 1 lg
    onion (minced very fine)
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    each: poultry seasoning, salt and pepper
  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    greek yogurt
  • 1/4 c
    ranch dressing
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 md
    cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced small)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh mint leaves (chopped small)
  • VEGGIES
  • 1 sm
    onion (peeled, cut in half, slices from top to bottom)
  • 1 sm
    roma tomato (cut into small pieces)
  • OIL FOR FRYING MEAT
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make gyro bites !!!

  • 1
    Prepare the tomatoes by cutting into small pieces. Prepare the onion by cutting in half and making small slices across the onion from top to root ends.
  • 2
    Mix together the meat ingredients. Put oil in skillet. Pinch of small amounts of meat mixture and put in skillet. Cook and brown well on both sides. Place meat on paper towel lined dish to drain the oil.
  • This is the bun cut in half.  At this point, turn the bun over before cutting each half into 5 sections.
    3
    Cut the buns in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 5 pieces each. Place inside of the bun down on platter. Set aside until needed.
  • This is the outside of the bun, cut into sections and the sauce placed on top.
    4
    Prepare the sauce by cutting the peeled and seeded cucumber into a small dice. Add the other ingredients. Put about 1-2 teaspoons of the sauce onto the cut up pieces of bread.
  • This is the meat on top of sauce.
    5
    Place 1 - 3 pieces of meat on top of sauce. Place 1 -2 pieces of tomato on the meat. Place 1 piece of onion on with the rest of the ingredients.
  • 6
    *** You can garnish with mint leaves if desired. (optional).
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