Gyro sausage – Greek classic in sausage form (νόστιμος)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative with a similar texture.

Combine ground lamb and ground beef in a large bowl.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then add to the meat mixture.

Sprinkle in oregano, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Shape the mixture into sausage patties or logs.

Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the sausages for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.

Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes until soft.

Slice tomatoes and onions for toppings.

Assemble the gyro by placing sausage in pita, topped with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.

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