Gyro

Name: Gyro
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; 1 lb ground beef; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; butter; 8 slices bacon, blanched; pita bread

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
butter
8 slices bacon, blanched
pita bread

Directions

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["In small bowl combine the salt, oregano, pepper, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon and mix thoroughly.", "In large bowl combine meat, onions and spice mix. Add garlic and vegetable oil, mix thoroughly with hands until spices are evenly distributed. Refrigerate covered several hours.", "In a small skillet, fry a small amount of the meat mixture in a little butter. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if desired. Blanch bacon by simmering in hot water about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Line loaf pan (8 1/2 x 5 x 3\") with bacon covering sides and bottom.""