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Homemade Gyros
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
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 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, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to make the tzatziki sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced lamb and toss to coat the meat with the seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned lamb slices and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the meat is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or in the oven for a few minutes.
- To assemble the gyros, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita bread. Top with the cooked lamb, sliced tomato, red onion, and chopped parsley.
- Fold the pita bread over the filling to form a gyro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Gyros, a popular Greek dish, originated in the 1920s when Greek immigrants in America adapted the Turkish doner kebab. The dish consists of meat, traditionally lamb, beef, or pork, cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. The meat is seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean spices, giving it a unique and savory flavor. Today, gyros can be found in Greek restaurants worldwide, with some of the best versions hailing from Athens, where skilled chefs meticulously prepare the meat to achieve the perfect balance of tenderness and crispiness. The key to an authentic gyro lies in the seasoning and the method of cooking the meat, ensuring it is juicy and flavorful.
30 min
4
450 calories
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