Difficulty: Beginner
Beef
Laziza Pita Gyro on the SmokeStone
Guest Chef, Nader Khatib
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Created by Nader Khatib from Laziza Mediterranean Grill in Evans, this SmokeStone Gyro is a delicious homage to a Mediterranean classic.
Instructions
- Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets, preheat your SmokeStone to MED HI.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl add onions, parsley, garlic, pepper, salt, pepper paste, and Chinese 7 Spice. Mix well.
- Step 3: Add beef to the mixing bowl and mix well with spices. Make 4 equal balls out of beef mixture. Spread balls evenly across pita.
- Step 4: Place pita meat side down on SmokeStone. Cook for 8-10 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from SmokeStone.
- Step 5: Top with tomatoes, pickled onion, and Tzatziki. Cut each pita into 1/4 and serve.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
- 1/2 cup(s) Onion, diced fine
- 1/4 cup(s) Parsley, diced fine
- 2 tablespoon(s) Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon(s) Pepper Paste
- 1 tablespoon(s) Salt
- 1 Pepper
- 1 tablespoon(s) Chinese 7 Spice
- 2 pound(s) Ground Beef
- 4 Pita Bread
- 1 cup(s) Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup(s) Pickled Onions, sliced
- 1 cup(s) Tzatziki Sauce
- Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets, preheat your SmokeStone to MED HI.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl add onions, parsley, garlic, pepper, salt, pepper paste, and Chinese 7 Spice. Mix well.
- Step 3: Add beef to the mixing bowl and mix well with spices. Make 4 equal balls out of beef mixture. Spread balls evenly across pita.
- Step 4: Place pita meat side down on SmokeStone. Cook for 8-10 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from SmokeStone.
- Step 5: Top with tomatoes, pickled onion, and Tzatziki. Cut each pita into 1/4 and serve.
Chef Pairings
Serve with Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges and a fresh salad.