Gyro Loaf With Tsatziki Sauce

5.00 (33)
⏱ 140 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Meatloaf

This recipe creates a flavourful gyro loaf, blending ground lamb and beef with classic Greek seasonings like oregano, thyme, and a hint of cinnamon. It is baked and then sliced thinly for serving. The accompanying tsatziki sauce combines sour cream with grated cucumber, garlic, and herbs. Ideal for stuffing into flatbreads or enjoying with a fresh salad, it offers a satisfying homemade alternative to traditional gyros.

Gyro Loaf With Tsatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 medium cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill

Method

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the loaf and form them into a freeform shape in a baking pan.
  2. Place in an oven preheated to 375°F and bake for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
  3. Allow the loaf to cool completely to room temperature or chill it, then cut it into slices no thicker than 1/4 inch.
  4. Present the slices either warm or at room temperature.
  5. It can be enjoyed in pitas, flatbreads, or tortillas with accompaniments like lettuce, tomato, olives, feta, and Tsatziki Sauce, or served as a main dish with a Greek, pasta, or potato salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium460300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMeatloaf
AuthorMercy