Diabetic Gyros

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Greek-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Diabetic Gyros

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 1108.2

Description

This Greek main features Ground beef or lamb or both, Onion; finely chopped, Garlic; minced, Oregano, Cumin. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except pita, mixing well and kneading until mixture is stiff.
  2. On skewer pack meat mixture about 5" long and not more than 2" in diameter.
  3. Put as many "fingers" as possible on a skewer leaving a 1" space in between.
  4. Cook over hot coals 10-15 minutes, turning frequently.
  5. Take pita and slide gyro into center.
  6. Drizzle with sauce.
  7. Fold over to eat.
  8. 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).
  9. Mix well

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1108.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.6g57%
Saturated Fat 14.1g71%
Cholesterol 177.1mg60%
Sodium 5915.1mg247%
Total Carbohydrate 120.3g41%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g31%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 76.2g153%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, both, chopped, cumin, diabetic, finely, freshly, garlic, greek, ground, gyros, lamb, main, minced, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper, pita, salt
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