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Homemade Gyro
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb of lamb, thinly sliced
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to use.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced lamb, olive oil, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, and salt and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated lamb slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Warm the pita bread in the skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- To assemble the gyro, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita bread. Top with the cooked lamb, sliced tomato, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- Fold the pita bread over the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade gyro!
The gyro is a traditional Greek dish that has become popular worldwide. It consists of seasoned meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. The origins of the gyro can be traced back to Greece, where it was a popular street food. Today, it is enjoyed in Greek restaurants and food trucks around the globe. The key to a delicious gyro lies in the flavorful, tender meat and the creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce. For an authentic experience, visit Greece or seek out a reputable Greek restaurant known for their gyro.
35 min
4
450 calories
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