We Make Keto Gyro Smash Tacos! So Easy!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: crumbled cottage cheese

Cottage cheese offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream with cucumber

Sour cream is often less expensive than prepared sauces.

Start by discussing the trend of smashed tacos and how it applies to gyros.

Mention that the recipe is inspired by Maxine Sharf and will use lamb instead of beef.

Prepare the meat mixture: combine 1 pound of lamb, minced onion, minced garlic, fresh mint, coriander, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and the zest of 1 lemon in a bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly, then let it sit for a couple of minutes to absorb the flavors.

Prepare the tzatziki sauce by grating half of a large cucumber and combining it with 2 cups of Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh mint, lime juice, a teaspoon of salt, and a tablespoon or two of olive oil.

Mix the tzatziki sauce ingredients together and place it in the refrigerator to meld flavors.

Heat a skillet over medium heat with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.

Take a handful of the meat mixture and spread it out in the skillet to cook quickly, aiming for a thin layer.

Cook the meat for about 3-4 minutes until browned, then remove from heat.

Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked meat on a tortilla, topping with tzatziki sauce and any additional toppings as desired.

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