Quick gyros with tzatziki
Quick gyros with tzatziki is a Greek-inspired main course featuring spiced pork or chicken and a cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce. The Thermomix grinds and blends the aromatic spice mix of paprika, cumin, coriander and cinnamon in seconds, then mixes the tzatziki to a creamy consistency. A fast, flavourful dinner ready in minutes, ideal for busy weeknights or a casual family feast.
About this recipe
Quick gyros with tzatziki Thermomix TM7 brings the flavours of a Greek taverna to your table in well under half an hour. This recipe is a favourite among people searching for quick weeknight dinner recipes with their all-in-one kitchen machine, because it delivers maximum flavour with minimal effort. The TM7 grinds and blends the warm spice blend of paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and oregano directly in the mixing bowl, coating the meat evenly without any measuring spoons or messy worktops. While the spiced gyros sizzle, the same machine whips the tzatziki: grated cucumber, thick yogurt, garlic and lemon combined into a cool, creamy sauce that contrasts beautifully with the hot, aromatic meat. Serve it folded into warm pita bread with tomato and red onion, or plated with rice and salad for a lighter option. It is exactly the kind of fast, crowd-pleasing main course that makes the Thermomix indispensable on busy evenings.
Preparation tips
- For the most authentic gyros flavour, let the pork or chicken marinate in the paprika-cumin-cinnamon spice blend for at least half an hour before cooking, so the herbs and garlic powder penetrate deep into the meat.
- Grate the cucumber for the tzatziki finely and squeeze out excess moisture before adding the yogurt; this prevents the sauce from becoming watery and keeps it thick enough to scoop with warm pita bread.
- Serve the gyros straight from the pan into warmed flatbreads with tomato, red onion and the tzatziki; for milder family versions, reduce the chilli powder and let everyone add extra heat at the table.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian gyros: replace the meat with thick slices of oyster mushroom or halloumi, rubbed in the same paprika-cumin-oregano blend and briefly seared until golden, then served with the classic cucumber tzatziki.
- Festive Greek platter variation: serve the spiced gyros meat on a sharing board with warm pita, tzatziki, olives, feta and grilled peppers for a relaxed weekend feast with friends.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Spice blending - The TM7 grinds the paprika, cumin and cinnamon into a uniform gyros rub in mere seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Precision weighing - The Thermomix weighs the yogurt and cucumber directly in the bowl, cutting out extra scales. [Built-in Scale]
- Steady heating - The Thermomix cooks the spiced meat at a controlled temperature so the garlic never burns. [Temperature Control]
- Silky mixing - The TM7 blends cucumber, garlic and yogurt into a velvety tzatziki without manual stirring. [Hands-Free]
- Quick grating - The Thermomix grates the cucumber evenly in seconds, far faster than a hand grater. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- chilli powder
- ground coriander
- ground paprika
- ground cumin
- garlic powder
- dried parsley
- dried oregano
- dried thyme
- ground cinnamon
- salt