Best 10 Gyro Meat Loaf W Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that combines the flavors of traditional Greek cuisine with a classic American comfort food? Gyro meatloaf with tzatziki sauce is the perfect dish for your next meal. This recipe combines ground beef, lamb, and pork with a blend of spices, herbs, and vegetables, resulting in a flavorful and juicy meatloaf. Topped with a creamy and tangy tzatziki sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GYRO MEAT LOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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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

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground lamb or beef
1 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce

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 MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Follow Alton Brown's Food Network recipe to make Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce at home; the creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce goes perfectly with ground lamb.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, finely chopped or shredded
2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce, recipe follows
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
Pinch kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
5 to 6 mint leaves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Process the onion in a food processor for 10 to 15 seconds and turn out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends of the towel and squeeze until almost all of the juice is removed. Discard juice.
  • Return the onion to the food processor and add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and process until it is a fine paste, approximately 1 minute. Stop the processor as needed to scrape down sides of bowl.
  • To cook in the oven as a meatloaf, proceed as follows:
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Place the mixture into a loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Place the loaf pan into a water bath and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes and feta cheese.
  • To cook on a rotisserie, proceed as follows:
  • Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of 2 overlapping pieces of plastic wrap that are at least 18 inches long. Roll the mixture in the plastic wrap tightly, making sure to remove any air pockets. Once the meat is completely rolled in the wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap until the surface of the wrap is tight. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Place the meat onto the rotisserie skewer. Place a double-thick piece of aluminum foil folded into a tray directly under the meat to catch any drippings. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to spin for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  • Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

TRADITIONAL GYRO MEAT



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This Greek/Lebanese style meatloaf is sliced and served with pita bread, tzatziki, and tomatoes for a delicious gyro that is the closest I've come to emulating my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. The preparation time seems long, but most of it is resting time, so you can be doing other stuff! You can substitute pork or chicken for the ground lamb and beef if you prefer.

Provided by The Dread Pirate Paramour

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ onion, cut into chunks
1 pound ground lamb
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Place the onion in a food processor, and process until finely chopped. Scoop the onions onto the center of a towel, gather up the ends of the towel, and squeeze out the liquid from the onions. Place the onions into a mixing bowl along with the lamb and beef. Season with the garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well with your hands until well combined. Cover, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place the meat mixture into the food processor, and pulse for about a minute until finely chopped and the mixture feels tacky. Pack the meat mixture into a 7x4 inch loaf pan, making sure there are no air pockets. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the loaf pan on the towel, inside the roasting pan, and place into the preheated oven. Fill the roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
  • Bake until the gyro meat is no longer pink in the center, and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) on a meat thermometer, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pour off any accumulated fat, and allow to cool slightly before slicing thinly and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 96.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FAVORITE MEAT LOAF GYROS



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This is definitely a different gyro meat recipe, yet it is so good! I slice leftover meat in individual portions and freeze for any time I crave a gyro. -Sharon Rawlings, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large egg, lightly beaten
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1 pound ground beef
TZATZIKI SAUCE:
1 cup plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
GYROS:
8 whole pita breads
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
16 slices tomato
8 slices sweet onion, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and pepper. Crumble lamb and beef over mixture; mix well. , Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours., For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Brush pita breads with 1 tablespoon oil; heat on a lightly greased griddle for 1 minute on each side. Keep warm. Cut meat loaf into very thin slices. In a large skillet, fry meat loaf in remaining oil in batches until crisp. , On each pita bread, layer the tomato, onion and meat loaf slices; top with some tzatziki sauce. Carefully fold pitas in half. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

GYRO MEAT LOAF W/ TZATZIKI SAUCE



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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

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning (I found mine at Walmart)
2 lbs ground lamb or 2 lbs ground beef
tzatziki, sauce (for a really good one, use Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce )

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

GYRO LOAF WITH TSATZIKI SAUCE



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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

1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 cup sour cream
1 medium cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon dill

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 CHICKEN MEATLOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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The low-cal meatloaf is a different approach to a Greek dinner. Add other herbs of your choice, if desired. BTW, are the left-overs ever so delish in a pita with the sauce. Makes me drool in anticipation! (I always double the sauce for the Gyros) Adapted from Southern Living.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup vidalia onion, diced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 lbs ground chicken
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (Panko, if available)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons mediterranean oregano flakes
2 tablespoons lemon zest (can sub with lemon juice)
1/4 teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry dill weed or 3 teaspoons fresh dill weed, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
1 cup low-fat sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt
finely chopped mint, to taste

Steps:

  • MEATOAF.
  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Heat skillet over med-high heat, add oil.
  • Sauté onion, peppers celery to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes to release flavor.
  • Set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, stir together chicken and next 8 ingredients plus sauté veggies.
  • Mix until just combined; too much mixing toughens meat.
  • Spray a 9" loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread mixture into the pan, making sure that there are no air spaces in mixture.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in center register 165F degrees.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • SAUCE.
  • Mix all ingredients and chill at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Makes 1 cup.
  • GYROS.
  • Using favorite pita round, cut in half and cut for pita pocket, if needed. Slather lots of sauce inside pita. Slice meatloaf or cut into 1" cubes. Insert about 1/4 cup meatloaf, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced cucumber (optional) -- ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.8, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 192.2, Sodium 266, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 38.3

GYRO MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by [email protected]

Number Of Ingredients 15

Tzatziki Sauce:
1 medium onion, finely chopped or shredded
2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
Pinch kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
5 to 6 mint leaves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Process the onion in a food processor for 10 to 15 seconds and turn out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends of the towel and squeeze until almost all of the juice is removed. Discard juice. Return the onion to the food processor and add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and process until it is a fine paste, approximately 1 minute. Stop the processor as needed to scrape down sides of bowl. To cook in the oven as a meatloaf, proceed as follows: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the mixture into a loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Place the loaf pan into a water bath and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes and feta cheese. To cook on a rotisserie, proceed as follows: Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of 2 overlapping pieces of plastic wrap that are at least 18 inches long. Roll the mixture in the plastic wrap tightly, making sure to remove any air pockets. Once the meat is completely rolled in the wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap until the surface of the wrap is tight. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up. Preheat the grill to high. Place the meat onto the rotisserie skewer. Place a double-thick piece of aluminum foil folded into a tray directly under the meat to catch any drippings. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to spin for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese Tzatziki Sauce: Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

GYRO MEAT AND TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Excellent! This is just like the Gyro that use to be made on E 9th Street across the from (This Is the Ohio State University) Steeb Hall in Columbus Ohio. Go Bucks! Very,Very easy to make! Great for the next time we challenge for a Football,Basketball or Womens Basketball National Championship! Just great anytime for a fun gathering or family and friends.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 lbs ground lamb
1 tablespoon minced garlic, fine
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped fine
1 pinch salt
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 medium tomatoes
1 small onion
1 -6 ounce feta cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 lbs ground lamb
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 pinch kosher salt
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
5 -6 mint leaves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Chop onion up in a food processor for 15 seconds. Remove and drain the juice in a strainer or towel. Dump the juice. Put the onion back in the processor and add the ground lamb,garlic,marjoram,rosemary,salt and the pepper.
  • Process for about 1-2 minutes until it looks like paste.Scrape out the bowl into a loaf pan.Preheat oven to 325. Place the meatloaf pan in a water bath. (That means setting the loaf pan another baking dish so the water is about half way up the side of the loaf dish).Bake for 60 minutes or until the meat reaches 165-170.
  • Remove from the oven and take the meat out of the loaf pan. Let it cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes.Slice and serve on a pita with the Tzatziki sauce. Also top with onion,tomato and feta cheese.
  • Alton Brown Precess:.
  • Process the onion in a food processor for 10 to 15 seconds and turn out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends of the towel and squeeze until almost all of the juice is removed. Discard juice.
  • Return the onion to the food processor and add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and process until it is a fine paste, approximately 1 minute. Stop the processor as needed to scrape down sides of bowl.
  • To cook in the oven as a meatloaf, proceed as follows:Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Place the mixture into a loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Place the loaf pan into a water bath and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes and feta cheese.
  • To cook on a rotisserie, proceed as follows:.
  • Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of 2 overlapping pieces of plastic wrap that are at least 18 inches long. Roll the mixture in the plastic wrap tightly, making sure to remove any air pockets. Once the meat is completely rolled in the wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap until the surface of the wrap is tight. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Place the meat onto the rotisserie skewer. Place a double-thick piece of aluminum foil folded into a tray directly under the meat to catch any drippings. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to spin for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  • Sauce:.
  • Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.

GYRO BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Make and share this Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BxChick

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
4 small pita bread
1 small tomatoes, sliced thin
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
1 cup lettuce leaf
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or 1 cup sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 of a large cucumber, peeled, grated, and excess water squeezed out
2 teaspoons finely chopped of fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dill
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, mint, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small container. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Combine beef, oregano, feta cheese, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 patties.
  • Grill patties on each side until desired doneness is reached.
  • Grill pitas for a minute or two on each side to warm.
  • Assemble sandwiches - open pitas, add burger, a dollop of sauce, and any of the sliced vegetables listed above for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 396.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 34

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef. For the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground lamb. If you don't have ground lamb, you can use all ground beef, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Season the meatloaf well. Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the meatloaf, such as garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
  • Wrap the meatloaf in bacon. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful. You can also use pancetta or prosciutto.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out. Bake the meatloaf at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Make the tzatziki sauce while the meatloaf is baking. This will give the flavors time to meld together.
  • Serve the meatloaf with the tzatziki sauce and your favorite sides. Some popular sides for gyro meatloaf include rice, potatoes, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Gyro meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of ground beef and lamb, along with the flavorful spices and herbs, makes this meatloaf a hit with everyone who tries it. The tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement to the meatloaf, and it adds a refreshing touch to the dish. Whether you are serving gyro meatloaf to your family or to a group of friends, it is sure to be a hit.

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