Today we are making Greek gyro loaf and tzatziki sauce.
For those who might not be able to read this, the ingredients are:
Gyro loaf
1 lb lean beef (I like 90/10)
1 lb ground lamb
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 medium onion, grated
3 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper
Tzatziki sauce
1 cup greek yogurt
1/3 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed til dry
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon dill
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & pepper
Gyro Directions
Mix olive oil and breadcrumbs together and allow to soak for 15 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, put all ingredients and mix until well-combined and reaches pate-like consistency.
Bake at 350F degrees for one hour or until internal temperature reaches 180F.
Let rest in the pan for 15 minutes. Slice and enjoy with tzatziki sauce:
Directions:
Mix it all together. season with salt and lemon juice to taste.
Really...its not that hard.
This is what the wife and I are having for lunches this week - a wrap with 4 oz meat, tzat sauce, onion, tomato and spinach. Delicious delicious stuff!
Keep on walkin!