Delicious and Unique Venison Gyros Recipe

This venison gyro recipe puts a new spin on the classic gyro by using lean and flavorful venison meat. The meat is marinated in a blend of Mediterranean spices, then cooked to perfection and served in warm pita bread with crisp veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb venison meat, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Pita bread
• Tzatziki sauce
• Sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
2. Add the sliced venison to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated venison until browned and cooked through.
4. Warm the pita bread in the skillet or oven.
5. Assemble the gyros by placing the cooked venison in the pita bread along with the sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. Top with tzatziki sauce.

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