Gyros

Gyros
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    96

Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with this homemade Gyros recipe! Savory, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying, this dish features a blend of lamb and beef, perfectly seasoned and cooked to tender perfection. Slice it thin and pile it high on warm pita bread for an authentic Mediterranean experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Cholesterol
    80 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    538 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Process the chopped red onion in a food processor until it's finely minced. Transfer the onion to a piece of cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial for achieving the right texture. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Return the squeezed onion to the food processor. Add the minced garlic and process until well combined. Then, blend in the dried marjoram, ground dried rosemary, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually incorporate the ground beef and ground lamb into the onion and seasoning mixture. Add small amounts of each meat alternately, processing until each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next. This ensures a uniform blend of flavors. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Firmly pack the meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, making sure to eliminate any air pockets. Press down firmly to create a dense, even loaf. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. (75 minutes)

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Recipe View Once cooked, carefully drain any excess grease from the loaf pan. Allow the meat to cool slightly before thinly slicing and serving. (10 minutes)

For an even more authentic flavor, try adding a pinch of dried oregano to the meat mixture.
Don't skip the step of squeezing the moisture out of the red onion – it makes a big difference in the final texture of the gyros meat.
Serve your gyros on warm pita bread with your favorite toppings: crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, creamy tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 32 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Turner Kunze

    This recipe is amazing! The meat was so flavorful and tender. My family loved it!

  • Pansy Kuvalis

    I've tried other gyros recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The tip about squeezing the onion is a game-changer!

  • Caden Oberbrunner

    So easy to make, and the results are restaurant-quality. I'll definitely be making this again!

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