Homemade Greek Gyro – BETTER Than Restaurants & So EASY to Make!

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt sauce provides a similar creamy texture with fewer calories.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole grain pita adds fiber while flatbread can be more affordable.

Process onion and garlic in a food processor until mixed.

Add minced lamb and lean beef to the mixture.

Incorporate spices: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, paprika, salt, and oregano.

Add fresh rosemary and blend for a few seconds.

Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix thoroughly by hand.

Place mixture in a baking tray lined with baking paper, ensuring even thickness.

Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or cook immediately if short on time.

Preheat oven to 200°C and bake for 30 minutes.

Let the meat rest for 15-20 minutes after baking, saving the juices.

Grate cucumber and strain out moisture, then mix with Greek yogurt, salt, garlic, and dried mint.

Chop shallots and mix with salt, bruising them to release flavors, then add chopped parsley and sumac.

Slice the rested meat and return it to a pan with saved juices to sear for a few seconds.

Prepare condiments: tomato, onion, cucumber, pickles, and tzatziki sauce for serving.

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