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Gyro Meat Loaf with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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A spin on a classic meat loaf, I love this because I can sneak spinach in on my meat-and-potatoes family. Serve the meat loaf with Greek-style potatoes or a Greek salad. I also get to make a whole other meal the next night with the leftovers—gyros. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

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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
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1 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. 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 11x7-in. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 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 Mar. 14, 2013 by KelliT

This is delicious & satisfies the craving for gyros. I've made it twice in the past 2 weeks. I used ground turkey in place of the lamb. I like that there's spinach hiding in it, but you can't taste it.

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!