Greek Gyro Meatloaf With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

ChipotleChick's Note:

I found this recipe on the side of a gyro mix box. So quick and easy! For the gyro mix, use a boxed brand that has couscous as the main ingredient. I used a loaf pan when making this because it held form better that way.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-5

Yield: 1.0 loaf

Gyro Loaf

• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) box casbah brand gyro mix
• 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb tofu or 1 lb ground lamb

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

• 2 cups plain yogurt or 2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled seeded cucumber
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. For Loaf:.
2. Combine meat and gyro mix in a bowl, mix together well with hands (if using tofu, let rest 10 minutes after mixing before next step).
3. Form into a loaf shape and place in a loaf or baking pan.
4. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until meat is cooked.
5. For Sauce:.
6. Mix all ingredients together.
7. Serve loaf with sauce.
8. For Vegetarian use only the Tofu.

Reviews

[BakerJC]

I loved the cucumber yogurt sauce...nice mixture