Name: Gyro Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 - 8
Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped; 5 cloves garlic, 3 minced, 2 left whole; 1 tsp. fresh oregano leaves or 2 tsp. dried oregano; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 lb. ground lamb; 2 c. (16 oz.) whole milk plain Greek yogurt; 1 English cucumber, grated on a box grater; 2 tbsp. chopped dill or mint; Flatbreads or pitas, warmed, for serving; Sliced tomatoes, for serving; Chopped romaine lettuce, for serving; Thinly sliced red or yellow onion, for serving

Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line a loaf pan with foil, with 2” overhang on both sides.

Step 2Combine onion, 2 whole cloves garlic, oregano, 1 tablespoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until very finely chopped, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the ground lamb and continue to process until the mixture is very smooth, about 1 minute total, pausing to mix meat and scraping down sides as needed.

Step 3Transfer the mixture to loaf pan and press down with a spatula, smoothing top. Bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 165°, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 4Meanwhile make the tzatziki sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber, remaining 3 cloves minced garlic, dill, and 1 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 5Heat the broiler to high and place rack in the highest position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Slice the loaf crosswise into thin slices (⅛” to ¼” thick). Place slices on the baking sheet and broil until the edges get crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6Assemble the sandwiches by placing a few strips of meat on a flatbread or pita and topping with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced onion.

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