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Italian Farmhouse Rustic Pizza

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Gyro Pizza is a bold Mediterranean-inspired fusion featuring seasoned lamb or beef, melted mozzarella, fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and a creamy yogurt dill sauce over a crispy crust. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for an exciting twist on pizza night.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1/2 pound ground lamb or ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground lamb or beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and transfer to a pizza pan or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the dough.
  5. Distribute cooked gyro meat evenly over the cheese.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt to create the sauce.
  8. Remove pizza from oven and top with red onion, diced tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta.
  9. Drizzle yogurt sauce over the pizza just before serving. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add fresh toppings after baking to prevent a soggy crust.
  • Pre-bake crust for 4–5 minutes if you prefer extra crispiness.
  • Store fresh toppings and sauce separately when reheating leftovers.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze baked pizza without fresh toppings for up to 2 months.

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