Gyros! Bet you thought you needed a rotisserie.
So for my first official dinner of the New Year (yeah, I know it’s the 5th) I wanted something that was not a million calories but still a good, flavorful family meal. Of course Mediterranean food always fits the bill when looking for a light meal with a flavor punch. Gyros are one of our favorite weeknight meals. The entire prep and cook time is less than 15 min but they are delicious and fun and guests are always impressed when we make these. You can serve with a greek salad and fries if you want to stretch it.
Gyros
serves 4-6, prep 5 min, cook 10 min, adapted from Recipezaar- 1 lb ground lamb or chuck
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- tzatziki
- flat bread or pita
- tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, lettuce as desired
- Prepare tzatziki, hopefully earlier in the day or the night before but whatever.gh
- In a bowl, combine meat and spices.
- Form into patties and place on a baking sheet.
- Broil patties for 8-10 min or until cooked through.
- Slice patties thinly and serve over flatbread with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. Some might like thin cucumber slices or lettuce.
I wrap the pitas in foil and put them in the bottom of the oven while the meat is cooking so they are warm and soft when it comes out. This is a good family meal because, like taco night, each meal is customizable for picky kids or guests.
Oh yeah, and Happy New Year!
January 5th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
The dinner sounds perfect but the picture is beautiful! Happy New Year!
January 6th, 2009 at 5:21 am
What a perfect dinner! I love Gyros! I just might have to make these!
January 6th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Photo looks gorgeous and what a beautiful, happy baby! If you like gyros, I have a special gyros spice mix recipe in my foodblog you might be interested in.
January 6th, 2009 at 7:43 am
I’ve been making Alton Brown’s version of gyro meat for several years. Everyone is always surprised that we make the meat at home.
What a beautiful picture…that has to be the happiest baby ever!
January 6th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Wow, I love gyros but would never have thought to make them at home. Your photos are lovely, and your baby delicious, too.
January 6th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Oh my. I go back and forth on the baby thing, but that picture… damn Katie, could you have a cuter child???
And not that the gyro thing isn’t good, but even better, thanks for reminding me of tacos – I just figured out what I’m using my leftover roast chicken for!
January 7th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Sounds like a good meal!
Also, thanks for the pic!
January 8th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Cute pic!
This sounds wonderful. We have Greek takeout just a mile away, but it would be fun to make them homemade!
January 8th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I loooove gyros.
I want these.
January 10th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
happy new year to you too, Katie!! I wish you all the best for 2009!
ps. your gyro looks fantastic! I never thought of making it at home before 🙂
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
This sounds like a wonderful way to make non-greasy gyros at home. I can’t wait to try them!