Cheat’s “Gyros”
Cheat’s “Gyros”
Ingredients
For the Gyros
- 500 grams lean mince, of choice (beef recommended)
- 1 packet Greek BBQ Rub
- Greek-style flatbreads or wraps, as needed
Optional Toppings and Extras
- tzatziki, store-bought or homemade
- air fryer potato chips
- 1 cos lettuce, shredded
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, large, sliced
- 1/2 block feta
- fresh dill and/or parsley, as needed
- black olives, to serve
- lemon juice, for squeezing
For the Homemade Tzatziki (Optional)
- 1 cup yoghurt, of choice
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated and drained
- 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- fresh herbs, of choice (parsley recommended)
- salt, to season
- pepper, to season
Instructions
- 1
If making homemade tzatziki, combine 1 cup yoghurt, 1 grated and drained Lebanese cucumber, 1-2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh herbs of choice, and salt and pepper to season. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Season the 500 grams of lean mince generously with 1 packet of Greek BBQ Rub and mix well until thoroughly combined. If you are only cooking 1-2 servings, freeze any leftover seasoned mince in a ziplock bag. Press it into a thin, flat layer and use the back of a knife or dough scraper to lightly score portion lines before freezing for easy future use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Press a thin, even layer of the seasoned mince onto one side of each Greek-style flatbread or wrap.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the flatbreads with the mince side down to a sandwich press and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the mince is completely browned, cooked through, and golden. Alternatively, cook the mince side down in a frying pan for 3-4 minutes before flipping and cooking for a further 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Top the cooked gyros with tzatziki, your favorite salad fillings (shredded cos lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced Lebanese cucumber, sliced red onion), 1/2 block feta, fresh dill and/or parsley, and a handful of air fryer chips if using.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheat’s “Gyros”
For the Gyros
- 500 grams lean mince, of choice (beef recommended)
- 1 packet Greek BBQ Rub
- Greek-style flatbreads or wraps, as needed
Optional Toppings and Extras
- tzatziki, store-bought or homemade
- air fryer potato chips
- 1 cos lettuce, shredded
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, large, sliced
- 1/2 block feta
- fresh dill and/or parsley, as needed
- black olives, to serve
- lemon juice, for squeezing
For the Homemade Tzatziki (Optional)
- 1 cup yoghurt, of choice
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated and drained
- 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- fresh herbs, of choice (parsley recommended)
- salt, to season
- pepper, to season
Instructions
- 1
If making homemade tzatziki, combine 1 cup yoghurt, 1 grated and drained Lebanese cucumber, 1-2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh herbs of choice, and salt and pepper to season. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season the 500 grams of lean mince generously with 1 packet of Greek BBQ Rub and mix well until thoroughly combined. If you are only cooking 1-2 servings, freeze any leftover seasoned mince in a ziplock bag. Press it into a thin, flat layer and use the back of a knife or dough scraper to lightly score portion lines before freezing for easy future use.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Press a thin, even layer of the seasoned mince onto one side of each Greek-style flatbread or wrap.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the flatbreads with the mince side down to a sandwich press and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the mince is completely browned, cooked through, and golden. Alternatively, cook the mince side down in a frying pan for 3-4 minutes before flipping and cooking for a further 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Top the cooked gyros with tzatziki, your favorite salad fillings (shredded cos lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced Lebanese cucumber, sliced red onion), 1/2 block feta, fresh dill and/or parsley, and a handful of air fryer chips if using.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min