New level unlocked, gyros at home

My husband and I both enjoy the challenge and reward that comes from recreating restaurant food at home. This time it was gyros. I made the meat and the tzatziki sauce from scratch and served in on store bought pitas, with red onion, lettuce and feta cheese. Using the viral cooking method from Instagram for the meat we were able to have a meal tastier than takeout, which is always the goal, #betterathome.

I followed Jessica's instructions on adding the garlic and onion to the food processor before adding the meat (beef only this time) and the spices. I questioned the seasoning blend at first the but taste was just right.

1 large onion

2-3 cloves garlic

1 pound ground lamb

1 pound grass-fed ground beef

1 teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

The recipe can easily be scaled up or down. Divide each pound of meat into 4-5 pieces. Roll each piece between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it up. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. Let the meat cool a little before unrolling.

The sauce also came together easily in the food processor after straining liquid from the cucumbers.

1 large cucumber, unpeeled

2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt

2 large garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced

¾ teaspoon salt

To assemble, add tzatziki to each pita, layer on the meat, top with red onion, lettuce and feta. Tomatoes, optional.