TURKEY MEATBALL GYROS

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My whole family loves these, and I appreciate how quick and easy they are. The meatballs can be made the night before or made in a big batch to freeze and use as needed. -Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, onion and lemon juice. Line pitas with lettuce and tomatoes; add meatballs and drizzle with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Becca Rosas
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I loved these gyros! The meatballs were so flavorful and the tzatziki sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Mohamed Abadir
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These gyros were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Bilal Chemical
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Madari Online
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These gyros were easy to make and turned out great! The meatballs were juicy and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Anthony Grayless
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I'm not a huge fan of gyros, but these were pretty good. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was a nice touch.


Ronnie Abshier
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These gyros were delicious! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Noroz
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I loved these gyros! The meatballs were so flavorful and the tzatziki sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


N1MX STICK OUT
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These gyros were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Khan Nawaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Rigo Bonilla
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These gyros were easy to make and turned out great! The meatballs were juicy and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I would definitely make them again.


Sabeeh Khan
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these meatballs were really good! They were moist and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement.


Fc Maruf islam sagor
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These gyros were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was amazing.


BS Khan
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I've made these turkey meatball gyros twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Isatu Kamara
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These turkey meatball gyros were a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. Easy and affordable to make!