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Diabetic Gyros

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 1108.2
Dietary: Diabetic, Gluten-free
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
  • 2 pound Ground beef or lamb or both
  • 4 Green Onion; finely chopped
  • 1 cup Garlic; minced
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; freshly ground
  • 8 Lg Pita
Directions
  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients except pita, mixing well and kneading until mixture is stiff.
  2. 2
    On skewer pack meat mixture about 5" long and not more than 2" in diameter.
  3. 3
    Put as many "fingers" as possible on a skewer leaving a 1" space in between.
  4. 4
    Cook over hot coals 10-15 minutes, turning frequently.
  5. 5
    Take pita and slide gyro into center.
  6. 6
    Drizzle with sauce.
  7. 7
    Fold over to eat.
  8. 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. 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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