Lamb Pita Sandwich Recipe Video

Greek-Style Gyros on Pita, with homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineGreekCourseMain Dish
TasteSavourMethodBroiling
SpecialityComplete MealMain IngredientLamb Mince
Interest GroupQuick

Recipe Story

What happens when you run your own web-cooking show and accidentally buy too much of the the main ingredient? You come up with a quick, easy, and tasty recipe to use it up!

Ingredients

 
Gyro:
 
Lean ground lamb - 1 lb
 
Garlic cloves - 2, chopped
 
Dried oregano - 1 1/2 teaspoon
 
Minced onion - 1/2 teaspoon
 
Salt - 1 teaspoon
 
Pepper - 1 teaspoon
 
Crushed mint - 1 tablespoon
 
Tzatziki Sauce :
 
Cucumber - 1 medium, seeded and finely chopped
 
Plain yogurt - 8 oz
 
Garlic cloves - 2, chopped
 
Lemon - 1/2, freshly squeezed
 
Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
 
Salt - 1 teaspoon
 
Dill - 2 tablespoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the broiler.

MAKING
2) In a large bowl, combine all the Gyro ingredients together, mix thoroughly
3) Shape the lamb mixture into two 1/2 inch thick patties.
4) Broil on "low" for about 8 to 10 minutes until done.
5) Then remove from the broiler and slice each patty into fine strips.

FINALIZING
6) In a bowl, combine all the Tzatziki Sauce ingredients for the sauce together, mix thoroughly.

SERVING
7) Serve immediately with shredded lettuce, tomato and onion.

Editors Review

This video shows an amazingly simple lamb pita sandwich which will take your taste buds on a royal Greek food safari. Try it with your partner and you would like to eat it over and over again.

Comments

CookingMyWay says :

Another great video! Keep em coming... Love the spiderman with he hannibal mask...
Posted on: 16 September 2007 - 12:53pm

shantihhh says :

love gyeros! Do you know how to make Lapinja?
Posted on: 28 July 2007 - 2:30am

foodlover says :

hey u appear to have slimmed down. Seriously, I am not trying to make up for my old mistake.
Posted on: 19 April 2007 - 5:03am

Best of India says :

Beautifuly presented. 5 star.
Posted on: 19 April 2007 - 4:56am

sumoanand says :

Congratulation Melissa! for becoming the Featured member on youtube.. Sorry for replying late.. was bit busy previous week..
Posted on: 17 April 2007 - 4:04pm

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