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Extra Tzatziki Greek Gyros
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb of lamb or chicken, thinly sliced
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of shredded lettuce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped mint, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the thinly sliced lamb or chicken with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Grill the meat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- To assemble the gyros, place a few slices of grilled meat on each pita bread. Top with sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and shredded lettuce. Drizzle with a generous amount of tzatziki sauce.
- Fold the pita bread over the filling to form a gyro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
The history of Greek Gyros dates back to the 1920s when Greek immigrants brought the concept of "doner kebab" from Turkey to Greece. The dish consists of seasoned meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The meat is then thinly sliced and served in a pita with onions, tomatoes, and a generous dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce. The tzatziki sauce, made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill, adds a refreshing and tangy flavor to the savory meat. Today, the best gyros can be found in Athens, where skilled chefs meticulously prepare the meat and perfect the art of assembling the perfect gyro. The key to a great gyro lies in the tender, well-seasoned meat and the rich, flavorful tzatziki sauce. For a twist on the traditional gyro, some chefs also offer a vegetarian version with falafel or grilled vegetables, all topped with the irresistible tzatziki sauce. Whether enjoyed as street food in Greece or at a Greek restaurant abroad, the gyro with extra tzatziki sauce is a must-try dish for any food enthusiast.
50 min
4
450 calories
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