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. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, beef, garlic, allspice, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 12 small patties or 4-5 larger ones. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for serving.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side (smaller) or 6 minutes per side (larger) until desired doneness is reached.
4. Warm the pita bread. Layer with meat patties, sliced onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Top with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.
5. Enjoy!

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