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Gyro Meat Loaf with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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A spin on a classic meat loaf, I love it because I can sneak spinach in on my meat-and-potatoes family. I also get to make a whole other meal the next night with the leftovers - Gyros. Serve the meat loaf with Greek-style potatoes or a Greek salad.

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Gyro Meat Loaf with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + standing

Yield: 8 Servings

20 55 75

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground lamb or ground beef
1 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with tzatziki sauce. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 354 calories, 21 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 136 mg cholesterol, 472 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Gyro Meat Loaf with Tzatziki Sauce in Taste of Home February/March 2012, p37

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Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2012 by janet.peach

Thanks for including your recipe for the Tzatziki Sauce using plain Greek yogurt. This is great for a guilt-free way to really slather on the sauce! Smile

Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2012 by janet.peach

This now is my favorite meatloaf recipe! It's absolutely delicious! I think I might make my own tzatziki sauce next time using Greek plain low-fat yogurt. As a Pacific NW transplant, I miss all the wonderful Greek food of the Chicago area. I can make this whenever I get a hankering for the flavor!

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2012 by Cat0210

This was quick & easy. I used ground chicken instead of beef/lamb.

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by gypsymal

I had this meatloaf today and it was excellent. However I made my own Tzatziki sauce with 8 ozs Greek yogurt, small cucumber, 2 crushed garlic cloves, pinch salt, 1 1/2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp red wine vinegar and 1/4 tsp mint and it was all very delicious and will make it again.

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2012 by AndreaCavie

I really enjoyed this meatloaf! I used 1 lb. ground beef and 1 lb. ground lamb. I served it with cucumbers and pita/hummus on the side. I will definitely make it again!

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by keverwann

This was good, but it tasted NOTHING like a Gyro. I served it with onion and lemon rice pilaf and glazed carrots.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by astasteel

Definitely a keeper.

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by kellyanne74

This meat loaf was awsome! I love lamb and spinach and this was a great comfort food for a chilly Sunday dinner! Even my husband who dispises spinach enjoyed it!