Ground Beef and Lamb Gyros

Name: Ground Beef and Lamb Gyros
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs Ground Lamb & Beef Blend; 4 Naan Breads (see whisk recipe); ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 Lemon; 1 Yellow Onion; 1 bunch Mint; ½ cup Cornichons; 1/2 Tbsp Za'atar; 1/2 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp baharat

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:30min

Gyros, traditionally featuring shaved meat wrapped in pita bread, make for a fast and incredibly satisfying meal. In this recipe, we’re making patties with ground lamb and beef—combined with an array of mouthwatering spices, including za’atar (a popular Middle Eastern blend). And we’re topping our gyros with fresh mint, crunchy cornichons and a cooling tzatziki.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:51:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories608.7 kcal (30%)

Total Fat29.4 g (42%)

Carbs53.2 g (20%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein33.8 g (68%)

Sodium1278.6 mg (64%)

Fiber4.7 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbsGround Lamb & Beef Blend

4Naan Breads

½ cupplain greek yogurt

1 bunchmint

0.5 TbspZa'atar

½ tspcumin

½ tspwhite pepper

1 tspsalt

1 tspsweet paprika

1 tspbaharat

Instructions

Step 1

Start with the Naan if you are making it fresh. Quarter and deseed the lemon. Peel and mince the garlic. Peel and small dice the onion. Thinly slice the cornichons lengthwise. Pick the mint leaves off the stems; discard the stems.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Grate the cucumber on the large side of a box grater. In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber and yogurt; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

In a large nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the garlic, onion and spice blend. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out the pan.

Step 4

Add the ground lamb and beef to the bowl of cooked aromatics. Gently mix until just combined. Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 hot-dog-shaped patties.

Step 5

While the broccoli continues to roast, in the pan used to cook the aromatics, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the patties. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Divide the cooked patties, cucumber-yogurt sauce and cornichons between the warmed naan. Garnish with the mint. Serve with the salad. Enjoy!