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Recipe of Gyro
Gyros, a beloved Greek street food, is a delicious combination of tender, marinated meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. This homemade gyro recipe will transport your taste buds straight to Greece, and it's easier to make than you might think.
Recipe Summary
Preparation40 min
Servings4
Difficulty
Intermediate
CategoryMeat
Ingredients
1 pound boneless lamb or chicken, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
4 pita bread rounds
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Join me and let's see how to make Gyro
Instructions:
Step 1
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. This will be your marinade.
Step 2
Add the thinly sliced lamb or chicken to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 3
While the meat is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. You can make it by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate the sauce until serving.
Step 4
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated meat onto skewers for easy grilling.
Step 5
Grill the meat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until it's cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Step 6
Warm the pita bread rounds on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
Step 7
Assemble your gyros by placing a pita bread round on a plate. Add a portion of grilled meat and top it with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, fresh parsley, and crumbled feta cheese (if desired).
Step 8
Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the toppings.
Step 9
Fold the pita bread over the filling, and secure it with parchment paper or foil.
Step 10
Serve your homemade gyros immediately, and enjoy the delicious flavors of Greece!
Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Gyro and get the best results.
Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Gyro to give a different touch to your preparation.
Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.