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Smash Style Gyros
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A delicious fusion of caramelized meat, fried potatoes, fresh toppings, and creamy tzatziki wrapped in warm pita.
00:40:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- ground beef - 500 g (can also use pork or lamb)
- paprika - 1 teaspoon (for seasoning)
- salt - 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- black pepper - 1 teaspoon (freshly ground)
- cumin - 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
- ground coriander - 1/2 teaspoon (for flavor)
- cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon (for flavor)
- chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (for heat)
- dried oregano - 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
- fresh parsley - a handful (chopped)
- onion - 1 (grated)
- garlic - 2 cloves (grated)
- cucumber - 1 (for tzatziki)
- Greek yogurt - to taste (for tzatziki)
- dill - a handful (fresh, chopped)
- lemon juice - to taste (for tzatziki and garnish)
- olive oil - to taste (extra virgin for dressing)
- potatoes - 2-3 (sliced for frying)
- tomatoes - to taste (for salad)
- onion - to taste (for salad)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: In a bowl, combine ground beef with paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, chili flakes, oregano, parsley, grated onion, and grated garlic. Mix until homogeneous.
- Form Meat Balls: Shape the mixture into four balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Tzatziki: Grate cucumber and mix with Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Refrigerate.
- Prepare Potatoes: Slice potatoes thinly and marinate in olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Grill at 180 degrees Celsius for 14 minutes.
- Cook the Meat: Place a meat ball on the contact grill with pita bread on top and smash until the meat is browned.
- Assemble the Dish: Serve the smashed meat with tzatziki, fried potatoes, cucumber salad, tomato salad, and onion salad.
