Mediterranean Meatballs Gyros Sandwich

These Mediterranean Meatball Gyros Sandwiches are full of flavor and very satisfying! Using simple flavors often found in Greek cuisine, this unique beef gyro recipe puts a twist on a traditional gyros (Yee-ros) recipe. It is so flavorful you'll feel the urge to smash plates and shout out OPA!

WHAT IS A GYRO SANDWICH

A gyro sandwich, or gyros, is a Greek sandwich traditionally with meat, onion, tomato and tzatziki sauce served wrapped in soft pita bread.

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READER REVIEWS

"As a college student studying nutrition, I LOVE this recipe. Easy to make ahead, healthy, and most importantly delicious! My parents also loved it, when I made it for them recently. Perfect recipe for a hot summer day; thanks for sharing it!

I made these tonight for friends who were over for supper. I won't lie - I expected to like them but not love them as I'm not a big eater of Greek food. Oh how wrong I was. These were fantastic! Everyone, including a 1 yr old and a 2.5 yr old, LOVED them. Rave reviews and a request for the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing :)

I made this for dinner tonight and it was SO GOOD! Tasted just like a gyro I would get in a restaurant. It's definitely going on the regular rotation at my house.

BEEF GYRO RECIPE

There are a few different components to this recipe, Tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean meatballs, and cucumber and tomato salad so it sounds like a lot to make, but honestly, it's super easy and ready in just 30 minutes!

I walk you through each step and show you how to make it, as well as when to make each component, to help make it as easy and efficient as possible.

If you aren't a fan of wraps, get the recipe for my Greek Bowl with Meatballs over Couscous. It's just as delicious and a great way to enjoy all of these delicious Mediterranean flavors.

HOW TO MAKE MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALLS GYRO SANDWICH

Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce

I try to make the Tzatziki sauce early in the day or the day before for best results.

1. To make the Tzatziki, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup grated cucumber, 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
2. Mix in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and stir to combine. Give it a taste and adjust the flavors to your liking. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prepare the Mediterranean Meatballs

1. To prepare the meatballs, preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds with 1 egg and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper and mix to combine.
3. Add 1 pound ground chuck and stir with a wooden spoon (or use your hands) to distribute the seasoned pork rind mixture throughout the beef
4. Form into meatballs using a medium sized cookie scoop or rolling in your hands.
5. Place seasoned meatballs on a lightly greased rack set inside a baking tray. Bake in the pre-heated oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs. Rest meatballs 5-10 minutes before serving.

Prepare the Tomato Cucumber Salad

1. While the meatballs are cooking, dice 1 cup cucumbers, 1 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup red onions, and a tablespoon of flat leaf parsley and combine in a serving dish
2. Salt & pepper the cucumber salad to taste and set aside until ready to assemble the meatball gyro sandwiches.

Assemble the Gyro Sandwiches

1. When the meatballs are cooked through, remove from the oven to rest
2. Turn the oven up to broil and place the flatbread on a baking sheet
3. Broil until lightly toasted on both sides. Remember to keep the oven door ajar when broiling and watch the flatbread closely so they don't burn!
4. To assemble, place about 4 meatballs down the center of each flatbread. Spoon a generous amount of Tzatziki sauce down the center next to the meatballs and top with a heaping spoonful of the tomato and cucumber salad
5. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and feta cheese if you like. Enjoy!

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Mediterranean meatballs, gyros sandwich

Dinner recipes

Greek American

Yield: 4

Author: Life Tastes Good

Mediterranean Meatballs Gyro Sandwich

These Mediterranean Meatball Gyros Sandwiches are full of flavor and very satisfying! Using simple flavors often found in Greek cuisine, this unique recipe puts a twist on a traditional gyros (Yee-ros) recipe. It is so flavorful you'll feel the urge to smash plates and shout out OPA!

prep time: 15 Mcook time: 15 Mtotal time: 30 M

ingredients:

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup English cucumber, grated
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Mediterranean Meatballs

• 1/4 cup pork rinds, crushed (see note #2)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 pound ground chuck

Cucumber Tomato Salad

• 1 cup English cucumber, finely diced
• 1 cup tomatoes, finely diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped
• salt & pepper to taste

Gyros Sandwich Assembly

• 4 Flatbreads
• Feta Cheese (optional)
• Parsley for garnish (optional)

instructions:

How to cook Mediterranean Meatballs Gyro Sandwich

Tzatziki Sauce

1. Combine 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup grated cucumber, 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and stir to combine. Give it a taste and adjust the flavors to your liking. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Mediterranean Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Combine 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds with 1 egg and mix well
3. To the egg mixture, add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper and mix to combine.
4. Add 1 pound ground chuck and stir with a wooden spoon (or use your hands) to distribute the seasoned pork rind mixture throughout the beef
5. Form into meatballs (see note #3). Place seasoned meatballs on a lightly greased rack set inside a baking tray (see note #4). Bake in the pre-heated oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs. Rest meatballs 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

1. While the meatballs are cooking, dice 1 cup cucumbers, 1 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup red onions, and a tablespoon of flat leaf parsley and combine in a serving dish. Salt & pepper to your liking. Give it a taste and add more salt and pepper to taste.

Gyros Sandwich Assembly

1. When the meatballs are cooked through, remove them from the oven to rest. Turn the oven up to broil and place the flatbread on a baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted on both sides. Remember to keep the oven door ajar when broiling and watch them closely so they don't burn!
2. To assemble gyro sandwiches, place about 4 meatballs down the center of each flatbread. Spoon a generous amount of Tzatziki sauce down the center next to the meatballs and top with a heaping spoonful of the tomato and cucumber salad. Garnish with feta cheese and chopped parsley if you like. Wrap up and enjoy!

NOTES:

Recipe originally published on Life Tastes Good on 3/27/2016. Information updated on 10/04/2019

1. For best results, I recommend preparing Tzatziki sauce early in the day or the day before.
2. Crushed pork rinds add flavor and help to keep the meatballs tender and juicy, so I highly recommend giving them a try, however, if you prefer you may substitute 1/4 cup fresh bread torn into very small pieces. It's a great way to use up leftover garlic bread if you have any!
3. To form meatballs I use a medium size scoop for uniform size and then roll into a ball.
4. I recommend using a baking rack set inside a baking tray to keep the meatballs up out of the pan juices. You can, however, cook the meatballs right on a lightly greased baking tray. The outside won't crisp up as nicely, but they will still have amazing flavor. TIP: Line the baking tray with foil for easier cleanup.

Calories
343.67

Fat (grams)
14.59

Sat. Fat (grams)
5.39

Carbs (grams)
21.30

Fiber (grams)
1.79

Net carbs
19.52

Sugar (grams)
5.28

Protein (grams)
31.18

Sodium (milligrams)
1275.57

Cholesterol (grams)
86.04

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