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“Delightful Gluten-Free Hungarian Snack: Mouthwatering Gyros with Garlic Sauce”

Discover this easy-to-follow, gluten-free gyro recipe with a Hungarian twist, featuring tender ground meat wrapped in crispy pita bread and paired with zesty garlic sauce. Perfect for impressing guests at your next gathering or enjoying at home, this mouthwatering snack is sure to satisfy your cravings while being budget-friendly and vegetarian-friendly.

Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Hungarian, Gluten-Free

Allergens

Dairy (Feta cheese)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb (gluten
  • free certified)
  • 2 cups gluten
  • free pita bread, cut into wedges
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (gluten
  • free certified)
  • 1/2 cup garlic sauce (recipe below)
  • Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish Garlic Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (gluten
  • free certified)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or lamb until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the garlic sauce. Set aside.
  3. Assemble gyros by placing a portion of cooked meat on each gluten free pita wedge, followed by cucumber slices, chopped tomato, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a dollop of garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious gluten free Hungarian snack!

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the aroma, sprinkle a pinch of paprika or caraway seeds over the cooked meat before assembling the gyros.

Notes

If you prefer a more significant garlic flavor, increase the amount of minced garlic in the garlic sauce.

Cultural or Historical Background

Gyros are a popular Greek dish, but this gluten-free version incorporates Hungarian flavors and ingredients for a unique twist.