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Meat Loaf Gyros

1 egg, lightly beaten
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1 pound ground beef
TZATZIKI SAUCE:
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Meat Loaf Gyros cont.

1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 whole gyro-style pitas (6 inches)
3 tablespoons Crisco® Light Olive Oil, divided
16 slices tomato
8 slices sweet onion, halved


In a large bowl, combine the egg, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and
pepper. Crumble lamb and beef over mixture; mix well. Pat into an
ungreased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for
60-70 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads
160°. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon

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Meat Loaf Gyros

juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Brush pita breads with 1 tablespoon oil; heat on a lightly greased
griddle for 1 minute on each side. Keep warm. Cut meat loaf into very
thin slices. In a large skillet, fry meat loaf in remaining oil in
batches until crisp. On each pita bread, layer tomato, onion and
meat loaf slices; top with some tzatziki sauce. Carefully fold pitas
in half. Serve with remaining sauce.

Yield: 8 servings.

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