GYROS (TURKEY)

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Categories     turkey     Dinner

Yield 6-8 People

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 lbs ground turkey (not the leanest)
6 cloves garlic, the bigger and fresher the better
4 1/2 t dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 T onion powder
1 T salt
2 1/4 t pepper
Tomato, cut into thin slices
Onion, thinly sliced
Lettuce, shredded (optional)
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Restaurant style pitas (flatbread)
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
3 1/2 c. plain, low fat Greek yogurt
1 t. salt
1 c. cucumber, seeded & finely chopped
1 clove garlic
2 t olive oil (optional)
1 T fresh dill, chopped
2-3 mint leaves, chopped
1 T lemon juice
Stir all ingredients and let sit 2-3 hours before serving.

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, garlic, dreied oregano, onion powder, salt & pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six oval 1/2 inch thick patties. Place patties on a rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3-4 inches from heat. Broil 8-10 minutes each side or until no longer pink. Carve each patty into thin, diagonal slices. Place turkey, tomato, onion, lettuce in each pita. Serve with cucumber yogurt sauce topped with feta cheese. Wrap in foil to serve.

Abii Jima
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These gyros were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more marinade next time.


Duy Nguyen
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The gyros are always juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement.


md Showrav
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These gyros were delicious! The tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement to the flavorful turkey.


Purnima Ghosh
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these gyros were really good. The marinade made the turkey very flavorful.


Nokubonga Ndebele
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This recipe was easy to follow and the gyros turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


William Fleischer
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I made these gyros for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


lukw watt
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These gyros were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Saifan Ahamudally
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I wasn't sure how turkey gyros would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


Itza Arroyo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The gyros are easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mario Brilinski
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The gyros are always juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement.


JK Jamal
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These turkey gyros were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more marinade next time.


Loonie ML
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The turkey gyros were a nice change from the usual beef or lamb gyros.


Mohamed Yahffa
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Easy to follow recipe that turned out great! The gyros were delicious and the tzatziki sauce was perfect.


Mr Davil
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I've tried a lot of turkey gyro recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The yogurt marinade makes the turkey so tender and flavorful.


Y-_-D13
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The turkey gyros were juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. Everyone raved about them!