Description
These Gyros are a classic Mediterranean dish featuring seasoned meat wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Juicy, flavorful, and easy to assemble, this homemade gyro recipe delivers authentic street-food flavor that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 pita breads
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1 tomato, diced
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the meat mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef with garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed. -
Cook the meat:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned meat mixture and cook, breaking it apart as it browns, until fully cooked. -
Make the tzatziki sauce:
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve. -
Warm the pita:
Heat the pita breads in a skillet or oven for a few minutes until soft and warm. -
Assemble the gyros:
Place a portion of cooked meat onto each warm pita bread. -
Add toppings:
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion. -
Add the sauce:
Spoon a generous amount of tzatziki sauce over the filling. - Serve:
Fold the pita around the filling and serve immediately
Notes
Ground lamb and beef can be combined for more traditional gyro flavor.Make sure to squeeze excess water from the cucumber when making tzatziki to keep the sauce thick.Warm pita bread helps prevent cracking when folding.Gyros can also be served as a bowl over rice or salad instead of pita.Add feta cheese or sliced cucumbers for extra Mediterranean flavor.
