Greek Gyros
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Greek restaurants prepare a larger version of this, which is cooked on a vertical rotisserie, often seen being cut into thin, shaved slices. The assembly is simple; the results complex, delicious and memorable.
Greek Gyros
A delectable quick meal that's an absolute treat.
Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens
Recipe type: Sandwiches
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup seeded and pared cucumber, diced
- 1/4 Cup non-fat yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 2 pitas
- 1/2 Cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 Cup diced tomato
- 1/2 Cup minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Spray skillet with non-stick spray and add onion and garlic. Cook until soft over low heat stirring constantly.
- Place in mixing bowl with lamb, lemon juice, oregano and cumin and mix thoroughly. Shape into 2 patties.
- Place on rack of broiler and broil 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until desired doneness.
- Combine cucumber, yogurt and mint in small bowl and mix.
- Cut around edge of each pita bread and pull open to form pocket.
- Fill each pita with half the lettuce and tomato, 1 lamb patty and half the yogurt mixture.
