Name: Gyro Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped -; 5 cloves garlic, 3 minced, 2 left whole -; 1 tsp. fresh oregano leaves or 2 tsp. dried oregano -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 lb. ground lamb -; 2 c. (16 oz.) whole milk plain Greek yogurt -; 1 English cucumber, grated on a box grater -; 2 tbsp. chopped dill or mint -; Flatbreads or pitas, warmed, for serving -; Sliced tomatoes, for serving -; Chopped romaine lettuce, for serving -; Thinly sliced red or yellow onion, for serving -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Gyro Sandwich

1. 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped -

2. 5 cloves garlic, 3 minced, 2 left whole -

3. 1 tsp. fresh oregano leaves or 2 tsp. dried oregano -

4. Kosher salt -

5. Freshly ground black pepper -

6. 2 lb. ground lamb -

7. 2 c. (16 oz.) whole milk plain Greek yogurt -

8. 1 English cucumber, grated on a box grater -

9. 2 tbsp. chopped dill or mint -

10. Flatbreads or pitas, warmed, for serving -

11. Sliced tomatoes, for serving -

12. Chopped romaine lettuce, for serving -

13. Thinly sliced red or yellow onion, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Gyro Sandwich

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a loaf pan with foil, with 2” overhang on both sides.

2. Stage

Combine onion, 2 whole cloves garlic, oregano, 1 tablespoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until very finely chopped, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the ground lamb and continue to process until the mixture is very smooth, about 1 minute total, pausing to mix meat and scraping down sides as needed.

3. Stage

Transfer the mixture to loaf pan and press down with a spatula, smoothing top. Bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 165°, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour at room temperature.

4. Stage

Meanwhile make the tzatziki sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber, remaining 3 cloves minced garlic, dill, and 1 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.

5. Stage

Heat the broiler to high and place rack in the highest position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Slice the loaf crosswise into thin slices (⅛” to ¼” thick). Place slices on the baking sheet and broil until the edges get crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Stage

Assemble the sandwiches by placing a few strips of meat on a flatbread or pita and topping with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced onion.