Gyro Meat
Gyro meat is a delightful combination of juicy, seasoned lamb and beef, grilled to perfection and served in warm pita with refreshing tzatziki sauce. This homemade gyro recipe captures the essence of Greek cuisine, bringing bold flavors and an enticing aroma right to your kitchen. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread (for serving)
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb and beef with grated onion, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape into a rectangular loaf about 1 inch thick.
- Chill the loaf in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Allow to rest before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with warmed pita and tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg