Venison Gyros

Description

This is a twist on the classic Greek sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons ground dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds venison, cut into 1/4 thick strips
  • 1 (12 ounce) package pita breads, warmed

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the olive oil
  2. cumin
  3. garlic
  4. marjoram
  5. rosemary
  6. oregano
  7. red wine vinegar
  8. salt
  9. and pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the venison strips
  10. and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap
  11. and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  12. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the venison strips
  13. a half pound at a time
  14. until the venison has browned on the outside and is no longer pink on the inside
  15. about 8 minutes. Pile the meat onto warmed pitas to serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 6

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