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Birria Scotch Egg Gyros

Recipe by Oli Paterson on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A playful fusion of Mexican birria and British Scotch eggs wrapped in warm gyro pita, topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and a splash of salsa. This bite combines rich, spicy meat with a creamy egg center for a comforting, handheld snack.

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Birria Scotch Egg Gyros by Oli Paterson, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each gyro pita bread for about 1 minute on each side until lightly toasted.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The pita is warm and lightly toasted but remains flexible for folding.

  2. Transfer the warmed pita to a clean surface and spread a thin, even layer of salsa on the interior of each pita.

  3. Evenly distribute the shredded birria over the salsa, creating a base layer.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The shredded birria is spread evenly to form a stable base.

  4. Place one Scotch egg on top of the birria in each pita, ensuring the egg is centered.

  5. Add the shredded lettuce over the Scotch egg, followed by the sliced tomato.

  6. Fold the pita in half or roll it into a wrap, pressing gently to hold the filling together.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The wrap holds its filling when folded without squeezing out the salsa.

  7. Serve the gyros immediately while the pita is warm, optionally with extra salsa on the side.

Tips while you cook

Toast the pita evenly
Heat a dry skillet and warm each pita for about 1 minute per side until lightly toasted.
Apply salsa thinly
Spread a thin, even layer of salsa inside the warmed pita before adding fillings.
Fold or roll gently
After adding all fillings, fold the pita in half or roll it, pressing gently.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Birria, 3 ways

Three creators posted their own. Most use garlic cloves, onion and tomato.

  1. Fabrizio Villalpando4 hr 20 min20 ingr.Only this one uses chuck roast, high-heat oil and guajillo chiles
  2. Oli Paterson15 min6 ingr.Only this one uses birria, scotch egg and gyro pita bread
  3. Zachary Neman2 hr 15 min6 ingr.Only this one uses harissa, tortillas and cut beef
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