INGREDIENTS
Meat
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
1 large onion, grated and squeezed dry
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
3 tsp cumin
2 1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salad
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp dill
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Tzatziki
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp dill
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 small garlic clove, grated
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the beef, lamb, onion, garlic, yogurt, and spices. Mix aggressively for 3–4 minutes until it turns into a paste.
- 3
Place on a sheet pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
While the meat bakes, make your salad and tzatziki. Mix all ingredients for each and let sit until ready to use.
- 5
Let the meat cool slightly, then slice thin. Spread on a sheet pan and broil for 3–5 minutes until browned and crispy.
- 6
Serve in warm pita or naan with salad and tzatziki, and top with feta cheese if using