Gyros

 


Meat

  • 1 lb ground meat (beef and turkey or beef and pork)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Alternative shortcut:

Instead of making the meat mixture, you can use approximately 5 fully cooked meatballs per person, halved.


Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste (optional)


For Serving (Optional)

  • Pita bread
  • Lettuce
  • Roma tomatoes, diced
  • Pickled red onion
  • Feta or Parmesan cheese
  • Olives
  • Tzatziki dressing, below or store bought 
  • Cucumber, diced (especially if using store-bought tzatziki)


Option 1 – Homemade Meat (Slow Cooker Method)

  1. Prep the Crockpot
    Place the chopped onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Make the Meat Mixture
    In a bowl, combine the ground meats with paprika and oregano. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the Meat
    Form the mixture into a compact loaf or log.
  4. Cook
    Place the meat loaf on top of the onions and garlic.
    Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the meat.
    Cover and cook:
    • LOW: 3–4 hours
    • HIGH: About 2 hours
  5. Carefully remove the meat from the slow cooker and slice thinly.


Option 2 – Meatball Shortcut (Oven Method)

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare Meatballs
    Use approximately 5 fully cooked meatballs per person, halved.
    Place on a lightly greased baking sheet or dish.
  3. Bake
    Bake for 10–12 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned.


Tzatziki & Topping Preparation

  1. Make the Tzatziki and Prepare toppings. 
    Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate while the meat cooks.
  2. Serve
    Assemble gyros with meat, sauce, and desired toppings.

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