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Venison Gyros

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"This is a twist on the classic Greek sandwich." — ChefStubb's

Directions

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.
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 8 minutes. Pile the meat onto warmed pitas to serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 45 mins

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Jul 30, 2009

I served mine with a cucumber sauce made of crushed cucumbers, sour cream, and garlic and it was amazing! We also topped it with fresh onions and feta cheese. I also stabbed the meat a lot before I cooked it to make it nice and tender.

—Rhodes4Life

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Jun 08, 2010

Boy, did I have happy people at the table last night when I fed them these gyros! I'd never cooked venison before so was a little intimidated when my husband went deer hunting in his Volvo station wagon (Now called the Deer Slayer). THIS RECIPE ROCKS! The only change I made was to use fresh instead of dried rosemary. I marinated the meat maybe 5 hours. It was very quick to stir-fry, and then I served it with "Peppy's Pita bread" and "Duke" sauce, both from this site. Yum - what a meal. Wish I'd had some bozouki music going! Oh - this marinade & cooking method would probably work for just about any boneless meat you have handy. Do try it.

—Peri

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Apr 07, 2009

I just keep eating this and I am more of a fish or chicken person!! I thinly sliced a backstrap and marinated the meat for about 6 hours.I cook a lot of venison and this recipe is going to be made year round. I can't wait to be able to throw some on the grill. YUM I served the meat on Artisan flat bread with sour cream and raw onions as a garnish. But the meat is sooooo good all by itself that garnish is not necessary.

—Can_It_Rachael

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Oct 19, 2010

Loved the marinade! We have a freezer full of venison so we are always looking for new ways to prepare it. We added, as a garnish, a dill and Greek yogurt sauce (1 cup Greek yogurt, tbsp lemon juice, tbsp dried dill, dash of garlic powder and a dash of salt.) We also topped with tomato and fresh green pepper. We liked it so much we submitted a picture!

—erowkneeus

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Aug 08, 2011

Made this last night for a hungry crowd and everyone - even the picky eaters - was happy. I used chicken fried steak cut venison b/c that is mostly what is left in my freezer at this point, but it still turned out great. Served w/ a yogurt sauce made of 1C nonfat plain greek yogurt, 1/3C minced cucumber, and 1tsp (each) of dried basil, onion powder, and lemon pepper. Really nice to have a hot summer-appropriate way to serve venison rather than the usual heavy soups, stews, etc.

—Starbar79

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Sep 27, 2010

This is the best!! My family and I could not stop eating this. All the leftovers went also. I think this will become a family favorite and I have been sharing the recipe. One tip; I cut the meat when still partially frozen. It is much easier to get the 1/4 inch cut this way.

—Shellchef27

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Nov 14, 2011

Delicious and easy! I used the tip end of a venison tenderloin, sliced it thinly while it was still partially frozen, and cooked it on a very hot griddle in batches. Served with all the regular gyro accompaniments (tzatziki sauce, feta, onion, tomato.) A real hit with the family. (P.S. - Venison is not something I usually have, but was given some by my son's co-worker. I'm sure it would be great with either lamb leg or beef tenderloin.)

—egardenut

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Feb 18, 2010

I followed everything as directed but used lamb instead of venison. The flavor of the marinade was excellent, and the lamb was as tender as I've ever had. I would've give this a 5th star if it also had a cucumber sauce to go with it.

—Belgian Shaws

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Nutrition

Calories
432 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
33.7 g
11%

Cholesterol
159 mg
53%

Fat
10.2 g
16%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
48.4 g
97%

Sodium
448 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Venison Gyros

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 432
Calories from Fat: 92

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.2g 16 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Cholesterol 159mg 53 %
Sodium 448mg 18 %
Potassium 597mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 33.7g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 48.4g 97 %
** Sugars 0.8g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 95 %
** Thiamin 61 %
** Niacin 102 %
** Vitamin B6 37 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 40 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.