Grecian Meatloaf Gyros Recipe #306811
I really tasty gryo with tzatziki sauce. Cooking/preparation time does not include 2 hours of refrigeration time for meatloaf.
2 hours | 20 min prep
SERVES 8
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 whole gyro-style pita bread (6 inches)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 16 slices tomatoes
- 8 slices sweet onions, halved
TZATZIKI SAUCE
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and pepper. Crumble lamb and beef over mixture; mix well.
- Pat into an ungreased 9-x5x3-inch loaf pan.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160°F.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Brush pita breads with 1 tablespoon oil; heat on a lightly greased griddle for 1 minute on each side. Keep warm.
- Cut meatloaf into very thin slices. In a large skillet, fry meatloaf in remaining oil in batches until crisp.
- On each pita bread, layer tomato, onion and meatloaf slices; top with some tzatziki sauce.
- Carefully fold pitas in half.
- Serve with remaining sauce.
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