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.

Sezo Kteee
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I made this meatloaf for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It's definitely a winner.


Pascal Asukulapo
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This meatloaf is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Seeburnah Lumhish
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I've made this meatloaf several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Dangerous Queen
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This meatloaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Inesha Mazzi
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I love this meatloaf recipe! It's so flavorful and moist.


Hudu Aedzea
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This meatloaf is so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Felix Capone
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I've made this meatloaf several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Mary Harris
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meatloaf.


Erica Hamilton
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I made this meatloaf for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It's definitely a winner.


Sana Mehmood
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This meatloaf is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Adeyemi Sofiyat
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I've tried many meatloaf recipes, but this one is by far the best.


kokosnuss24yt
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always delicious.


Khadija Adano
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


soldier man
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.


Mubasher Hussain
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Made this last night and it was a hit with my family! Even my picky eater loved it.


Nicanor Navarro
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So so good! Will make again!