Homemade Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki

Name: Homemade Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt; 6 pitas; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated and drained; 1 tsp lemon juice; tomato and red onion slices

Spiced lamb and beef cooked in a loaf, sliced thin and folded in warm pita with tomato, onion and cool tzatziki. Street food at home.

Prep30 min

Cook30 min

Total1 hr

Serves6

What you'll need

12-inch cast-iron skilletFor searing and oven finishes

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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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8-inch chef's knifeFor all the chopping

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Steps

Heat the oven to 350°F. Process or knead the meats with onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt until pasty.

Press into a loaf pan and bake 45 minutes to 165°F. Rest, then slice thin and sear in a skillet until crisp.

Mix yogurt, cucumber, lemon and a little garlic for tzatziki.

Fill warm pitas with meat, vegetables and sauce.

TipKneading the meat until sticky gives the sliceable, gyro-shop texture.