Gyros Recipes
(two recipes, Ground Meat Gyros and Marinated Souvlakia)
Here are two delicious recipes for Gyros – Ground Meat Gyros and Marinated Souvlakia.
Recipe 1: Ground Meat Gyros
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pita bread
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Sliced cucumbers
- Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, minced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Preheat a grill or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground meat mixture into thin, flat patties about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Cook the patties on the grill or griddle for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove the cooked patties from the grill or griddle and let them rest for a few minutes.
- To serve, warm the pita bread on the grill or griddle for a minute on each side.
- Place a few patties on each pita bread and top with sliced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Roll up the pita bread tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Serve the Ground Meat Gyros hot, and enjoy!
Recipe 2: Marinated Souvlakia
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb or beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
- Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade) for serving
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the cubed lamb or beef to the marinade and toss to coat the meat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat a grill or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the meat is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the Marinated Souvlakia hot with tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping, and enjoy!
Note: Both recipes can be served with traditional Greek sides such as roasted potatoes, Greek salad, and lemon rice