20-Minute Greek Gyros

Ingredients

• Ground lamb

  Raw

  8 oz or 227g

• Ground beef

  80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

  ½ lb or 227g

• Garlic

  Raw

  5 cloves, minced or 15g

• Allspice

  Spices, ground

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Onion powder

  Spices

  ¼ tsp or 0.6g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Nonfat greek yogurt

  Nonfat, plain

  8 oz or 227g

• Lemon juice

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 15g

• Dill

  Fresh

  1 tsp or 0.2g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Pita bread

  Whole-wheat

  1 pita, large or 64g

• Onions

  Raw

  1 large or 150g

• Cherry tomatoes

  Red, ripe, raw, year round average

  1 cup cherry tomatoes or 149g

• Lettuce

  Iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw

  1 leaf, medium or 8g

Directions

1. Combine ground lamb, beef, garlic, allspice, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into 12 small patties or 4-5 larger ones.
2. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side for smaller patties or 6 minutes per side for larger ones, until cooked to your liking.
4. Warm the pita bread. Assemble by layering with meat patties, sliced onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Top with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.
5. Enjoy your homemade Greek gyros!