VENISON GYROS

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We really liked this recipe, its great to throw the marinade together in the morning and its a matter of minutes to cook and assemble when you get home. I think the venison is a great (and cheap, if you know a hunter) substitute for lamb, especially in recipes like this where the meat is lightly cooked. Cook too much, though, and you will get some tough meat.

Provided by kadiprimo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 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
3 lbs venison, cut into 1/4 thick strips
1 (12 ounce) package pita breads, warmed
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup tzatziki, sauce

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 190.4, Sodium 403.7, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 57.5

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