Photo: Lily Banse
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
612
Calories
53g
Protein
37g
Fat
15g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb | 100g cooked | 294 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs ground beef or lamb or both
- 4 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper, freshly ground
- 8 lg pita
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Directions
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Mix all ingredients except pita, mixing well and kneading until mixture is stiff. On skewer pack meat mixture about 5" long and not more than 2" in diameter. Put as many "fingers" as possible on a skewer leaving a 1" space in between. Cook over hot coals 10-15 minutes, turning frequently. Take pita and slide gyro into center. Drizzle with sauce. Fold over to eat. Sauce: tzatziki 1 c yogurt, 1 t mayo,juice of 1 lemon, 2 scallions including green tops,(finely chopped), cucumber (minced), 5 cloves garlic (minced). Mix well
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