Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro with Tzatziki

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Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro with Tzatziki

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March 17, 2022

30 Minute Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros topped with a classic Tzatziki Sauce you’ll want to swim in! These Gyros are the perfect healthy dinner option for the family and clock in 429 calories! Woohoo!

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Well, I had a first this week.

The other morning I woke up to the sound of “mommy … mommy” and crying. I ran upstairs, but couldn’t see anything because it was 6am and dark in little mans room. I walked in with my hands out in front of me so I didn’t run into anything.

As soon as Cason saw me, he tried to tell me through his cries. “I’m throwing up.” After the third time I realized what he said, turned his light on and sure enough. He had thrown up in his bed and was still going. He got it on the wall, his bed rails, his slide … basically everything. (and yes his bed has a slide, I know you’re jealous)

A hand holding a Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro

Soooo … that was my day!

Ok. I admit it. Probably NOT the best story to share before I’m about to give you a recipe. There’s really no good way to transition from that to “here, eat this gyro.”

But I’m gonna do it anyway.

So guys, this Gyro … it’s pretty amazing. But, I may be biased. I did make it. And, I’m pretty obsessed with any and everything topped with Tzatziki Sauce.

Collage of ingredients for Greek Turkey Meatballs and meatballs cooking in a pan

What is a Gyro

A gyro sandwich, pronounced YEE-ROH, is a Greek dish traditionally served on pita bread or flatbread along with lamb, beef, or pork then topped with tomato, onion, and a yogurt sauce.

Basically it’s deliciousness and once you try it you’ll fall in love with all the flavors and how simple it is to pull together.

What’s the sauce on a gyro?

The yogurt sauce typically served on a Gyro is called Tzatziki sauce. This creamy Tzatziki is made of yogurt, grated or diced cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice and salt. It should be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator at all times.

Two Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros topped with Tzatziki Sauce

Where this Gyro differs, is it is made with ground turkey meatballs. The Turkey Meatballs are guaranteed to wow you!

I wanted to do something a little different than a typical Gyro, which is normally made with shaved Lamb meat. I LOVE Lamb but it can be expensive … heck even Ground Lamb is expensive. So I changed up the protein part of these gyros and used ground Turkey instead, added loads of flavor, a little veggie and turned them into meatballs!

Ya’ll! Once these meatballs are seared they are heavenly. And then served on top of a warm flatbread with Tzatziki sauce … holy yum!

Two Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros topped with Tzatziki Sauce on a metal plate

With the new years resolutions just starting, I know lots of people are looking for healthy options to make for dinner that don’t take 2 hours to make and still taste good! Well, this Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro is it!

It’s made with all fresh ingredients. Takes less than 30 minutes to make and finishes off at 429 calories a serving with 28 grams of protein! So if you’re about the “healthy” this is it, OR if you’re about the flavor this is it! Either way, these Gyros need to make an appearance on your dinner table!

Bon Appetit my friends!

Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros topped with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro with Tzatziki

Description

Made with flavorful, fresh ingredients these Greek Turkey Meatball Gyros with Tzatziki are ready in under 30 minutes! It’s the perfect weeknight dinner when you’re craving some homemade gyros or just something fast and packed with flavor.

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Ingredients

Greek Turkey Meatball:

1 lb. ground turkey
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
salt & pepper to season
2 tablespoons avocado oil

Tzatziki Sauce:

5 oz. plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup grated cucumber (squeeze some of the moisture out)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste

Gyro Components:

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup diced tomato
1 cup diced cucumber
4 whole wheat flatbreads or pita

Instructions

Greek Turkey Meatballs:

To a large bowl add, ground turkey, diced red onion, minced garlic, oregano, fresh spinach, salt, and pepper. Using your hands mix all the ingredients together until meat forms a ball and sticks together.
Then using your hands, form the meat mixture into 1″ balls. (about 12 meatballs).
Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil to the pan, and then add the meatballs. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until they are browned on all sides and the internal temperature has reached 165°F. Remove from the pan and let rest.

Tzatziki Sauce:

To a small bowl add greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Mix together until everything is combined.

Assemble Gyros:

To a flatbread (I like to warm mine up so they are more pliable) add 3 meatballs, sliced red onion, tomato, and cucumber. Then top with Tzatziki sauce.