Recipe Details

Griddle Gyros w/ Tzatziki Sauce

First things first, it is pronounced (ero, like Hero), not gEYErO, which is an abbreviation for gyroscope, used in navigation. Anyway, Gyros are delicious Greek sandwich. Instead of using a traditional vertical rotisserie, we use the griddle to produce a crispy sear on the meat for this awesome sandwich. The sandwich is constructed with a grilled pita, gyro meat, griddle onions, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, and topped with herb laden tzatziki with a dusting of feta cheese. Spectacular.

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  • Prep Time : 20 Mins

  • Cook Time : 10 Mins

  • Ready In : 30 Mins

  • Category : Dinner

  • Tags : Gyro, Greek, Tzatziki

Planning:


Ingredients
Tzatziki

  • - 1 cup chopped cucumber

  • - 5 oz container plain non-fat Greek yogurt/p>

  • - 1 cup sour cream

  • - 1 tbsp od Red Wine

  • - 1 tsp of Lemon Juice

  • - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

  • - 1 tsp of Lemon Juice

  • - 1 tsp minced garlic

  • - Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste


Meat

  • - 1.5 lbs of meatball mix (or ground meat of your choice, lamb is often used)

  • - ¼ Cup breadcrumbs

  • - 2 eggs

  • - 1 tbsp of Granulated Garlic

  • - 1 tsp of Onion Powder

  • - ½ tsp of Salt and Pepper

  • - ½ tsp of Basil

  • - ½ tsp of Oregano

  • - 1 tsp of Lemon Juice

  • - 2 tbsp Olive oil for griddling



Preparation:

Tzatziki

  • 1. Chop cucumber and dill.

  • 2. Stir all ingredients in medium bowl.

  • 3. Set aside and/or refrigerated.


Meat

  • 1. Scramble eggs into a small bowl.

  • 2. In large bowl, combine the rest of ingredients and mix with your hands with the eggs.

  • 3. Make small 3 ounce balls.

  • 4. Press balls in thin patties about ¼ inch thick.


Set your griddle to medium heat (~400F)


Performance

Coat griddle with 2 tbsp of olive oil, spreading evenly, add patties. Flip patties after 5 min or until edges are crispy. Flip again and watch carefully for about 5 min. Return to sheet tray.


Assemble as described above, enjoy! OPA!!!