Greek Ground Gyros
Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to the dinner table with this quick ground lamb gyro recipe. We like to make them like a smash version but you could always just use crumbled ground lamb as well.
Tzatziki
Ingredients:
(Mix all together and let sit in the fridge while you make the gyros.)
1 1/5 cups of Plain Greek Yogurt
1/3 of an English Cucumber grated
1/4 of a Red Onion grated
2 cloves of Garlic minced
1/2 Lemon juiced
2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh Dill
2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh Mint
3/4 Teaspoons of Maldon Sea Salt
Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive OIl
Ground Lamb Gyros
Ingredients:
2 pounds of 100% Pasture Raised Ground Lamb
2 Tablespoons of Maldon Salt Flakes
1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon of Black Pepper
1 teaspoon of Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon of Paprika
1/4 teaspoon of cumin
Package of Pita Bread
Feta Cheese
Diced Tomato
Diced Cucumber
Romaine Lettuce leaves
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Mix all the seasoning into the ground meat and form into 1/3 pound balls (tennis ball size)
Crisp up one side of the pita bread on the griddle, then set aside
Place a ball of meat on the griddle and then place a pita with the crispy side down onto the meat ball
Using a press, completely smash down the pita creating the meat to flatten to a thin patty
Cook approximately 3 mins then flip for an additional 30 seconds on that side
Assemble your gyros by topping with tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta, diced tomato, cucumber and romaine. Additional salt and pepper optional
OPA!!
