Chicago Style Gyros Sandwich

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People may dispute the pronunciation of "gyro", but nobody disputes how great they are. This Chicago-style pocket with lamb, beef, and homemade Tzatziki sauce will have you skipping the street carts and grabbing the cutting board.

serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

2 reviews

ingredients

1/3 pound ground lamb
1/3 pound ground beef
1/3 pound ground pork
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon crushed dried mint
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce
2 cups plain yogurt
1 large cucumber, diced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, snipped fine
salt and pepper, to taste

Sandwiches
4 (6" size) pitas or pocket breads
1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
1 medium sweet onion, sliced very thin
lettuce, optional

directions

Mix lamb, beef and pork water with spices, lemon juice and water. Shape into flattened oval patties. Place patties in broiler, turning frequently, until done on both sides, about 8 to 10 minutes. (crispy on the outside, moist on the inside is good)

Tzatziki Sauce: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of salt on diced cucumber and place in a strainer (to drain excess liquid) for about 1/2 hour. (discard excess liquid). Mix all ingredients in small bowl cover and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Stir well before serving.

To Assemble: Split the top third of the Pita bread with knife and carefully separate to create a 'pocket'

Place two gyros patties inside each pita pocket. (side by side). Add sliced tomatoes, onion, and lettuce. Spoon tzatziki sauce inside pocket.

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CurryFoodie

nutrition data

766 calories, 49 grams fat, 51 grams carbohydrates, 31 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

Guest Foodie REVIEW:
August 13, 2013

This was my first attempt at gyros and I think they turned out ok. I'm not really sure. I mean, they tasted really good but I'm not sure if I did the sauce right.
dorothee REVIEW:
April 13, 2009

Tastes great! Works also with cubed lamb roast, I used leftovers from the Easter roast. Make sure to let the Tzaziki sauce sit for the 1/2 hr. minimum, it needs it for the flavors to melt!

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