grilled turkey gyros
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Mmmmmmmmmm! I love Gyros! And since the closest place for Gyros around here is over an hour away...you got to make good yourself!
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 x large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, dry
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 4 whole - pita bread rounds
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- TZATZIKI (CUCUMBER YOGURT) SAUCE:
- 16 ounces greek yogurt, plain
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded, shredded, squeezed dry with paper towels
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 teaspoons dill, dried
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- - salt & pepper, to taste
How To Make grilled turkey gyros
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Step 1MAKE TZATZIKI SAUCE: Combine the yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill & garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Cover with plastic wrap & chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
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Step 2In a large bowl combine turkey, onion, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, coriander, cumin, 1/8 tsp salt & pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into 12 patties, flattening each to 1/2" thickness. Brush all with oil. Wrap pitas in foil.
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Step 3GAS GRILL: Preheat grill; reduce heat to medium. Place patties & foil wrapped pitas on grill directly over heat, grill 3 minutes on each side.
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Step 4Divide cucumber slices amoung pita rounds. Top each with 3 patties, tomato & parsley. Drizzle tzatziki over all & fold pitas around fillings & enjoy!
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