Description
Gyro Pizza with Tzatziki Drizzle is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, combining savory ground meat, gooey cheese, and fresh veggies all topped with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to customize based on your preferences, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing experience every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick pita breads
- 1 cup ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground lamb or beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Stir in oregano and cumin.
- Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly over each pita bread.
- Top with mozzarella or feta cheese, chopped tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges are golden brown.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg