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Gyro (Greek) Sandwich
Gyro (Greek) Sandwich
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Create authentic Greek street food at home with these savory gyro sandwiches that blend beef and lamb for optimal flavor. The aromatic spice mixture featuring cumin, oregano, and fresh garlic infuses the meat with classic Mediterranean taste. Shaped into convenient rolls and grilled to perfection, they're served in warm pita bread with traditional accompaniments. Paired with homemade tzatziki sauce, this recipe brings the flavors of a Greek taverna right to your kitchen.
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Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture
2 pounds ground beef or combination of beef and ground lamb 
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chopped garlic
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

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The Finished Sandwich
4 large pita bread rounds, sliced in half and spread open to create a pocket
1 sliced tomato
1 sliced onion
chopped parsley
1 sliced cucumber
tzatziki sauce
Directions
For the Meat
Mix all ingredients. 
Shape into 8 rolls, each about 6 inches long.
Skewer with a stick.
Grill, broil or fry until done.
 
The Finished Sandwich
Place rolled meat on pita bread,
add sliced tomato, chopped parsley, sliced onion, sliced cucumber, and tzatziki sauce
fold bread over filling to form sandwich
Servings\Yield
Makes 8 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on half of a pita round, not a whole round as pictured) - Calories: 426; Total Fat: 23g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 600mg; Total Carbohydrates: 22g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 27g; Calories from Fat: 207 (49%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: Middle Eastern, lamb, beef, pita bread, tzatziki
🗂️ Categories: 🥩 Beef, 🍔 Ground Beef, 🐑 Lamb, 🌯 Middle Eastern, 🌎 World Food
📚 Collections: From The Ferguson Family, Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), The TFR Cookbook
Gyro (Greek) Sandwich was added on June 27, 2015 and last updated on June 14, 2025.
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