Ingredients
- 1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- FOR TZATZIKI SAUCE
- 1 cup (8 ounces) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- FOR GYROS
- 8 whole (480 grams) pita bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 to 2 tomatoes, whole (sliced into 16 slices)
- 1 sweet onion, sliced (8 slices, halved)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the egg, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and pepper. Crumble lamb and beef over mixture; mix well.
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Step 2: Pat into an ungreased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
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Step 3: For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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Step 4: Brush pita breads with 1 tablespoon oil; heat on a lightly greased griddle for 1 minute on each side. Keep warm. Cut meat loaf into very thin slices. In a large skillet, fry meat loaf in remaining oil in batches until crisp.
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Step 5: On each pita bread, layer the tomato, onion and meat loaf slices; top with some tzatziki sauce. Carefully fold pitas in half. Serve with remaining sauce.
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