Best 2 Guilt Free Ground Turkey Gyros Recipes

**Satisfy your Gyro cravings without the guilt!**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this guilt-free ground turkey gyro recipe, a symphony of Mediterranean spices, tender ground turkey, and fluffy homemade pita bread. With a delightful blend of herbs and spices like cumin, paprika, garlic, and oregano, these juicy ground turkey gyros deliver the authentic gyro experience minus the extra calories and fat. Served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions, these gyros are a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This recipe also includes a step-by-step guide to making your own pita bread from scratch, ensuring a fresh and authentic gyro experience. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with these delectable guilt-free ground turkey gyros.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK TURKEY MEATBALL GYRO WITH TZATZIKI

Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro with Tzatziki image

Made with flavorful, fresh ingredients these Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros with Tzatziki are ready in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight dinner when you're craving some homemade gyros or just something fast and packed with flavor.

Provided by Krista

Categories Dinner

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
salt & pepper to season
2 tablespoons avocado oil
5 oz. plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup grated cucumber (squeeze some of the moisture out)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup diced tomato
1 cup diced cucumber
4 whole wheat flatbreads or pita

Steps:

To a large bowl add, ground turkey, diced red onion, minced garlic, oregano, fresh spinach, salt, and pepper. Using your hands mix all the ingredients together until meat forms a ball and sticks together.
Then using your hands, form the meat mixture into 1″ balls. (about 12 meatballs).
Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil to the pan, and then add the meatballs. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until they are browned on all sides and the internal temperature has reached 165°F. Remove from the pan and let rest.
To a small bowl add greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Mix together until everything is combined.
To a flatbread (I like to warm mine up so they are more pliable) add 3 meatballs, sliced red onion, tomato, and cucumber. Then top with Tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 flatbread + 3 meatballs, Calories 429 calories, Sugar 4 g, Sodium 630 mg, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, Cholesterol 91 mg

GREEK GYRO MEAT

Greek Gyro Meat image

This is my version of greek gyro meat. It is not stricly traditional in ingrediants or cooking technique as I don't have a rotiserrie

Provided by Computer Chef

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings of meat, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons mint
4 teaspoons Greek oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Add all the spices to a mixing bowl and stir well. Adjust the salt to your diet and taste. I use 1/2 tsp salt and 1 egg myself.
in a food processor put 1/2 of each meat and 1/2 of the bread crumbs, 1tbsp of the oil and 1/2 the spices. pulse until well mixed and the meat forms a tight ball. Remove to a large bowl.
Repeast step two with the rest of the ingredients.
Mix the two batches toghther and spread out very thin on large oiled cookie sheets or food service cooking trays.
Broil the meat until toasty, flip and repeat. usually 2-3 minutes on a side tops. watch closely so it doesn't burn.
remove and cut in strips.
If desired you can add an additional sear using a skillet and some oil on the stove.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.1, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 133.3, Sodium 453.6, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 35.8

Tips:

To save time, use a food processor to grind the turkey and vegetables.
If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the turkey and vegetables by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they cook evenly.
If you're using a lean ground turkey, you may want to add a little bit of olive oil to the pan when you're cooking it. This will help to keep it from drying out.
Be sure to season the turkey mixture well. This will help to give it flavor.
If you don't have any pita bread, you can use tortillas or flatbreads instead.
Serve the gyros with your favorite toppings, such as tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese.

Conclusion:

These guilt-free ground turkey gyros are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic Greek dish. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a party. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these gyros a try. You won't be disappointed!

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