Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground lamb (or all beef)
- 1 large onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp dried marjoram
- 2 tsp cumin
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- Oil (for cooking)
- Pitas
- Lettuce (sliced)
- Tzatziki
- Tomatoes (sliced)
- Red onions (sliced)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- French Fries (optional)
Instructions
- Puree onion and garlic in a food processor until smooth.
- In a stand mixer, combine ground meats with pureed onion, garlic, and spices until paste-like.
- Optionally refrigerate the mixture for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a foil-lined baking tray.
- Shape meat into a log and wrap with foil; insert a skewer through the center.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Crisp slices in a skillet over medium-high heat before serving.
- Assemble your gyro with pitas and desired toppings.
- Roll up tightly and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg