Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- Olive oil for sautéing the onion
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Flour for dusting the meatballs
- Canola oil
- A generous dash of Mad Dog 357 Hot Sauce
Tzatziki:
- 2 cups thick Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Drizzle of Greek olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Pita bread
- Mad Dog 357 Hot Sauce
Directions:
Prepare the Meatballs:
- Heat a touch of olive oil in a sauté pan and sauté the onion until it glistens with a golden hue. Introduce the minced garlic for an aromatic kick.
- In a spacious bowl, mingle all the meatball ingredients, excluding the flour and canola oil. Don't forget to incorporate a hearty dash of Mad Dog 357 Hot Sauce for that extra fiery flourish.
- Craft the mixture into approximately 40 golf ball-sized meatballs, then cool them on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes.
Craft the Tzatziki Masterpiece:
- Harmonize all the Tzatziki ingredients in a bowl, ensuring a symphony of flavors. Season with salt and pepper to suit your taste. Present this luscious creation in a petite serving bowl.
Sear the Meatballs to Perfection:
- In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, let the canola oil shimmer with anticipation.
- Bestow a light flour coating upon the meatballs. Execute the cooking ballet in batches, allowing each meatball to pirouette until kissed by a golden brown hue, yet retaining a tantalizing pink core. For an extra blaze, introduce more Mad Dog 357 Hot Sauce during the cooking symphony.
Assemble the Gyro Symphony:
- For the Gyro-style sonata, tuck five meatballs within a warmed pita.
- Shower them with the exquisite Tzatziki and a drizzle of Mad Dog 357 Hot Sauce, orchestrating a spicy medley that will ignite your taste buds.
Alternative Presentation Encore:
- Arrange the meatball troupe on a platter, each donning a cocktail skewer.
- Accompany this spicy ensemble with bowls of Tzatziki and Mad Dog 357 Hot Sauce for a dipping experience that transcends the ordinary.
Embark on a culinary adventure with the intense and fiery notes of Mad Dog 357, infusing each Gyro Meatball with a symphony of bold flavors that will leave you craving an encore.