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Hey folks! Ever thought about turning that ground venison into something super tasty and a bit different? Let me show you how to make some killer Venison Gyro Meat. You’ll spice it up with some key seasonings for that authentic gyro taste.

This recipe uses a mix of venison and a bit of pork, which acts as a binder to keep everything together nicely. You’ll add just the right spices to make the dish stand out. Whether you’re serving this in pitas or enjoying it straight off the cutting board, you’re in for a treat.

You’ll blend the ingredients, shape them into a loaf, and bake it to perfection. Then, slice it up thin, wrap it in a warm pita with your favorite toppings like tzatziki or hummus, and dive in. It’s straightforward, it’s delicious, and it’s sure to liven up your dinner table. ENJOY!

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Venison Gyro Meat

An amazingly unique and delicious way to use your ground venison
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, supper
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword Deer, Greek, Ground Venison, Gyro, Mediterranean, Venison
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 16
Author Sophie May

Equipment

  • meat slicer
  • Blender or food processor
  • metal or aluminum loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground venison 80:20 venison:pork mixture
  • 1 red onion rough chop
  • 3.5 tsp garlic or more
  • 2.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground marjoram
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • dash cayenne or more for added spice
  • 2.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground pepper

Assembly

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Place red onion and garlic in the blender/food processor and blend until finely chopped but not liquified.
  • Add all of the seasonings and the meat. Depending on your processor size you may have to do this in batches. Blend until it is a smooth cohesive sticky texture. I place in a bowl after and mix by hand even more to ensure flavor consistency.
  • Place in a tin foil bread pan and evenly spread it out. Bake for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160℉. I also like to make sure the outside has a good crisp on it.
  • Drain of all the fat and let rest until you can handle the loaf of meat. (~30 min)
  • Using your LEM meat slicer on a very thin setting, slice your gyro meat. If you do not have a meat slicer, this can be accomplished by cutting thin slices with a sharp knife.
  • Assemble your gyro as desired and ENJOY!

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One of my favorite cuisines to cook is Greek. It is fresh, healthy, and pretty easy to make. This Baked Greek Pheasant is just that, delicious and nutritious.

I have been searching for different ways to cook up pheasant that leave the meat juicy and tender. Marinating the pheasant in yogurt allows the lactic acid to breakdown the meat’s connective proteins and muscle fibers. This, coupled with drizzling it with olive oil and covering it with foil, allows this dish to stay tender even though pheasant is a very lean meat.

Pairing this with pita, tzatziki sauce, pickled onions and lemon feta orzo completes this dish. I have linked my favorite homemade instant pot pita bread and the easiest pickled onion recipe.

I hope you enjoy this dish as much as us!

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Baked Greek Pheasant

If you like Greek food, you will love this baked pheasant recipe!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Mediterranean, Pheasant
Prep Time 1 day 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Sophie May

Ingredients

  • 2 pheasants quartered; skinless

Yogurt Marinade

  • 1 C full fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 T fresh lemon juice
  • 1 T fresh minced garlic
  • 1 T oregano dried
  • 2 T minced shallot if you can't find a shallot, use yellow onion
  • 1/2 tsp dill weed dried
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Baking Needs

  • 4 T extra virgin olive oil
  • foil

Serve with

Instructions

Marinade

  • Clean off any remaining feathers and remove any visible pellets.
  • In a large ziplock bag, add all of the marinade ingredients and combine. I do this by zipping it up and squishing the ingredients around until combined.
  • Add pheasants to the ziplock bag and drench in the marinade by same process above.
  • Refrigerate for 3-24 hours.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with foil.
  • Remove pheasants from ziplock and shake off any excess yogurt marinade. A thin coating is all that is needed.
  • Place on the cookie sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Cover the cookie sheet with foil. This will help lock in moisture.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Check the temperature of your pheasant.
  • If any have reached 165°F, remove to a plate and cover with foil. This will allow the pheasant to continue to cook while not drying out.
  • If the pheasant has not reached 165°F, remove foil covering and cook an additional 5-10 minutes. Legs take longer to cook, but as they reach temperature, remove and add to foil covered plate.

Serve

  • Serve with orzo, tzatziki, pickled onions, feta, etc. Enjoy!

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Lemon Feta Orzo is a delicious and easy to make side. It is perfect for your Greek dishes. Serve it warm or cold, this dish is sure to satisfy.

Lemon Feta Orzo
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Lemon Feta Orzo

The perfect side for any Greek Dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Mediterranean, Orzo, Side
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author Sophie May

Ingredients

  • 16 oz orzo uncooked
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 C feta plus more if desired
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp oregano dried

Instructions

  • Cook orzo according to package directions.
  • Drain and set in large mixing bowl.
  • Add all ingredients and stir until well combined. The feta should be chunky. Some may melt a bit giving it a creamy texture.
  • Serve hot or chill in the fridge. Top with extra feta if desired. Enjoy!

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I love Tzatziki sauce! It is a delicious and healthy side that completes any Greek dish. It is creamy and fresh with a little bit of zing. Throw this on your Greek pheasant or any Greek recipe, it doesn’t have to be wild game, it would go great on anything!

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Tzatziki Sauce

A delicious sauce to pair with your Greek dishes.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Cucumber, Sauce, Tzatziki
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Sophie May

Ingredients

  • 1 C plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber shredded with food processor or cheese grater
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dill weed dried
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

  • Take your shredded cucumbers and place them in a cloth towel. Wring them until most of the moisture comes out.
  • Measure 1/2 C of the wrung out cucumbers and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve with pita bread and enjoy!

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