Gyros is an emblematic dish of Greek cuisine, known for its delicious flavor and versatility. Its name comes from the Greek word "γύρος", which means "turn", due to the way the meat is cooked on a rotating vertical spit. This dish has origins dating back to Ottoman cuisine, similar to shawarma and döner kebab. In several Latin American countries, although it may not always be found under its original name, it is possible to find similar recipes under terms like "kebab" or simply "chicken or meat Greek-style". Gyros has gained international popularity, adapting to different cultures while maintaining its essence: a perfect mix of spiced meat, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce that makes it a complete and very tasty meal.
Greek gyros
How to prepare Greek Gyros
Ingredients: Onion, garlic, lean ground lamb meat, lemon juice, dried oregano, cumin, cucumber, non-fat yogurt, fresh mint, pita breads, lettuce, tomatoes.
Step 1: Spray the pan with non-stick spray and add onion and garlic.
Step 2: Cook until soft over low heat, stirring constantly.
Step 3: Place in a mixing bowl with lamb, lemon juice, oregano, and cumin and mix well.
Step 4: Form 2 patties.
Step 5: Place on the broiler rack and broil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until the desired level of doneness is reached.
Step 6: Combine cucumber, yogurt, and mint in a small bowl and mix.
Step 7: Cut around the edge of each pita bread and open to form a pocket.
Step 8: Fill each pita with half of the lettuce and tomato, 1 lamb patty, and half of the yogurt mixture.
Ingredients (12)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Lean ground lamb
- Lemon juice
- Dried oregano
- Cumin
- Cucumber
- Non-fat yogurt
- Fresh mint
- Pita breads
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
Instructions (18 steps)
- 1 Spray the pan with non-stick spray and add onion and garlic
- 2 Cook until soft over low heat
- 3 stirring constantly
- 4 Place in a mixing bowl with lamb
- 5 lemon juice
- 6 oregano
- 7 and cumin and mix well
- 8 Form 2 patties
- 9 Place on the broiler rack and broil for 3 to 5 minutes per side
- 10 turning once
- 11 or until desired doneness
- 12 Combine cucumber
- 13 yogurt
- 14 and mint in a small bowl and mix
- 15 Cut around the edge of each pita bread and open to form a pocket
- 16 Fill each pita with half of the lettuce and tomato
- 17 1 lamb patty
- 18 and half of the yogurt mixture
Nutritional Information
Calories:
542 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
59g
Fat:
42g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
55mg