Best 8 Gyro With Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of creating the perfect gyro with tzatziki sauce. This tantalizing dish, originating from Greece, has captivated taste buds worldwide with its symphony of flavors. Imagine tender slices of seasoned meat, lovingly grilled and nestled in a warm pita bread, complemented by a refreshing tzatziki sauce that bursts with cucumber, garlic, and tangy yogurt. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to craft an unforgettable gyro that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Athens.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE GREEK GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE (KEBABS*)



Homemade Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce (Kebabs*) image

My version of Alton Brown's delicious gyro recipe.

Provided by adapted by Christina Conte

Categories     Main Courses

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Tzatziki Sauce (recipe link in directions)
lettuce
sliced tomatoes
sliced sweet onion
1 medium size onion, roughly chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
2 large cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp dried marjoram
1 Tbsp dried ground rosemary (or a small sprig of fresh, taken off the main stem)
2 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Run the onion in a food processor for about 15 seconds. Place the onion in the center of a kitchen towel and squeeze out the juice and return to the food processor.
  • Add the meat, garlic, spices, salt and pepper to the onion, and process. Do so until it looks like a fine paste, about a minute. Place the mixture in a loaf pan and press evenly.
  • Bake in a water bath (place loaf pan inside another pan filled with water) at 325°F (165°C) for about an hour or more until temperature reaches 165-170°F (75°C.)
  • Remove from the oven, drain fat, and place on a cooling rack.
  • Cover meat with aluminum foil and a heavy weight (Alton suggests a brick) for about 15 minutes until internal temperature is 175°F (79°C) (I found the times are not quite accurate, and I didn't know if the brick actually had an effect, but I think the important part is getting the meat to the correct temperature.)
  • Place meat on a cutting board and slice as thinly as possible with an electric knife (using anything else would be much more difficult.)
  • I added the following step myself as I think it mimics the rotisserie a bit more. Add a few slices to a nonstick frying pan (very little or no oil) and heat gently until the meat browns a little.
  • In another pan, heat the pita bread.
  • Finally, place the meat on one half of the pita, topped with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. You could also put a little Greek dressing on the tomatoes too (extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt, oregano.)
  • Serve Homemade Greek Gyros with rice pilaf or a Greek salad, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 106 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 gyro, Sodium 692 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

LAMB GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE AND SPICY SOUR CREAM SAUCE



Lamb Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce and Spicy Sour Cream Sauce image

Provided by Brianna Jenkins

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 gyros

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 pocketless pita bread
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Shredded iceberg lettuce
6 ounces feta, crumbled
Tzatziki Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows
Spicy Sour Cream Sauce, Serena Palumbo's recipe follows
1 small cucumber, grated
Bunch fresh mint, leaves finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup Greek-style yogurt
Kosher salt
1 cup sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the cubed lamb with the garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and lemon juice. Coat the lamb completely. Let the lamb marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over high heat and drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the lamb with 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the lamb to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Heat the pita bread in a dry pan or in the microwave for just a few seconds until warm and pliable. On each piece of bread, lay a few pieces of lamb, some tomato slices, lettuce, feta and a spoonful of each sauce. Transfer to a serving platter, fold and enjoy!
  • To make Tzatziki sauce:
  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, mint, dill, lemon zest, and yogurt. Season with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
  • Yield: about 2 cups
  • To make Spicy Sour Cream Sauce:
  • In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, lemon, and sriracha sauce together until completely blended. Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and serve with the gyros.
  • Yield: about 1 cup

20-MINUTE GREEK GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



20-Minute Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce image

Easy to make Greek gyros that take just 20 minutes from start to finish! We're using a combination of lamb and beef to make these gyros patties tender and delicious. Wrapped inside of a pita and topped with dill tzatziki, this meal it totally weeknight friendly!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     30 Minute Meals

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb.lean ground lamb
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, grated
1/4 teaspoon allspice powder
1/4 cup grated onions (squeezed to remove liquid)
1 1/4 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed (or more!)
Pita bread, sliced onions, tomatoes, shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the ground lamb, beef, garlic, all spice powder, onions, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine. Shape the meat into 12 small patties. Alternately, you could just shape them into 4-5 larger ones. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for serving.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the patties for 3-4 minutes (smaller) and 6 minutes (larger) or until they are cooked to desired doneness.
  • to serve: Warm the pita bread, layer with meat patties, sliced onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Top with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

BEEF GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



Beef Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce image

A gyro is a Greek sandwich made of thin slices of roasted meat, served on pita bread with a cucumber-yogurt sauce. In this recipe, lean ground beef is seasoned with oregano and marjoram, pressed into a loaf pan, baked and thinly sliced to fill the pita.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Beef Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 of a 6-ounce carton plain fat-free Greek yogurt
½ cup shredded, seeded cucumber
1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons water
1 pound lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 egg
¼ cup dry whole-wheat bread crumbs
4 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
2 teaspoons dried marjoram, crushed
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 low-carb pita bread rounds
3 medium roma tomatoes, sliced
½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl stir together Greek yogurt, cucumber, red wine vinegar, dill, minced garlic and salt. Cover and chill up to 4 hours until ready to serve.
  • Prepare Beef Gyros: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray.
  • In a food processor combine the 1 cup onion and the water; cover and process until smooth. Press pureed onion through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess liquid; discard liquid. Return onion to food processor. Add the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, oregano, marjoram, garlic, salt and pepper). Cover and process until mixture forms a paste.
  • Lightly press meat mixture into prepared loaf pan. Place loaf pan in a 13x9-inch baking pan. Pour enough boiling water into baking pan to reach halfway up sides of loaf pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until done (160 degrees F) (see Tip). Drain off fat. Cool 10 minutes. Remove; cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Fill pita bread with meat, tomato, cucumber and red onion slices; top with cheese. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 609.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GYRO SALAD WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING



Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing image

If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and a creamy, tangy dressing. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

DRESSING:
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
SALAD:
1/2 pound ground lamb or ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or oregano leaves
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, drained
Toasted pita bread wedges

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb, onion and Greek seasoning until meat is no longer pink; drain., Arrange salad mix on a large serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives and lamb. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

GYRO MEAT LOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



Gyro Meat Loaf with Tzatziki Sauce image

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.

TZATZIKI (GYRO SAUCE)



Tzatziki (Gyro Sauce) image

I love the sauce that is on a gyro. I wanted to make my own for a greek salad to use as a dressing and found this in a Gourmet magazine. It worked out great. Now I just need to figure out gyros so that I can have it on that. Cooking time is for the chilling it is not necessary but I like mine served cold.

Provided by Huskergirl

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt (preferably goat's or sheep's milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a colander and drain 15 minutes.
  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with olive oil, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Squeeze out any excess water from cucumbers with your hands, then stir cucumbers into yogurt mixture. Season with salt.
  • Cover and chill 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 1279.7, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14, Protein 9.8

GYRO BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce image

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

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Conclusion

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