Are you craving the delectable flavors of a gyro without the hassle of grilling? Look no further than the sensational gyro loaf! This culinary delight combines the tantalizing flavors of traditional gyro meat with the convenience of a loaf pan. If you're searching for a savory and succulent dish to please your palate, embark on this flavorful journey with us.
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GYRO MEAT LOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
A spin on a classic meat loaf, I love this because I can sneak spinach in on my meat-and-potatoes family. Serve it with Greek-style potatoes or a Greek salad. I also get to make a whole other meal the next night with the leftovers-gyros. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with tzatziki sauce. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased shallow baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
GYRO LOAF WITH TSATZIKI SAUCE
I confess, my husband is a gyro junkie. I had never had the ethereal pleasure of a gyro until he introduced me to the wickedly intoxicating Greek concoction a few years ago. The trouble you ask? We were low-carbers for about two years running and it was not cost-effective to make special trips out for a couple of paper-thin slices of meat and some sauce. I developed this recipe out of pure desperation by combining several different recipes (found online) and then adding some of my own ideas and spice.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Meatloaf
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix loaf ingredients together and shape into a freeform loaf in a baking pan.
- Bake at 375°F for about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Once loaf has cooled to room temperature or has chilled in the refrigerator, slice it as thin as possible (maximum of 1/4 inch).
- Serve it warm or at room temperature.
- Can be served in pitas, flatbreads or tortillas with lettuce, tomato, black olives, feta cheese and Tsatziki Sauce or as a main course with a Greek salad, pasta salad or potato salad.
GREEK GYRO MEAT LOAF OR BURGER
Steps:
- Put everything in a food processor and pulse until the meat is diced to a fine consistency and spices are well mixed. (Add egg and breadcrumbs for more moisture if you wish.) Let rest in refrigerator overnight. Preheat oven to 325 deg. F. Shape spiced meat into two patties, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick, and flatten on one side, like a slice of bread. Rub a little olive oil evenly on bottom and arrange meat patties in pan. Cook without lid at 325 deg. F. for 18 minutes, then flip patties and put back in oven for 18 minutes (without lid). (Check internal temp. to make sure meat is safe to eat before removing from oven.) Remove meat from pan, use carving knife and place on flattened side, then slice the browned outside surface off both sides. Slice interior thinly. Keep all slices thin! (If you like your gyro meat seared, you can store the sliced meat in air tight container and use this to re-heat and brown it in a non-stick pan over medium heat over a couple of days.) PUTTING THE GYRO TOGETHER Lightly grill a pita to soften and warm it in a pan and place on top of a piece of aluminum foil (to use to seal the gyro up if you're taking a few with you somewhere). Spread tzatziki dip on center of pita where meat will go. Put sliced meat on top of tzatziki. Add a few slices of onion and some chopped tomatoes on top of meat. Pour more tzatziki cucumber dip over gyro if you wish, and enjoy. (Goes well with a mound of "chips" that has a pool of ketchup nearby.) You can make "Greek" hamburgers with this mixture by simply grilling meat and topping with mayonnaise, dill pickles, tomatoes, and onion, or slice grilled patties and put in a "roll-up" made with flat bread instead of hamburger buns.
GYRO MEAT LOAF W/ TZATZIKI SAUCE
I found this in a cooking magazine and it was submitted by Mandy Rivers from Lexington, SC. I've also added Greek seasoning. For the suggested tzatziki sauce, I would recommend using Recipe #83189.
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If making your own sauce, prepare it the day before you are planning to make the meatloaf.
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients (everything but the lamb/beef and tzatziki sauce).
- Crumble lamb or beef over the mixture and combine well.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 11x7" baking dish.
- Bake uncovered at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermostat reads 160.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 136.8, Sodium 441.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef. For the best flavor and texture, use a ground beef that is at least 80% lean. You can also use a combination of ground beef and ground lamb.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Use a loaf pan that is the right size. The meatloaf should fill the pan without being too crowded. If the pan is too small, the meatloaf will be too thick and may not cook evenly. If the pan is too large, the meatloaf will be too thin and may fall apart.
- Cook the meatloaf at the right temperature. The meatloaf should be cooked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Gyro loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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