Description
Experience the rich flavors of homemade gyro meat, perfect for casual gatherings or family feasts. This succulent dish combines ground lamb or beef with aromatic spices, creating a delightful blend that pairs beautifully with warm pita and fresh toppings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this gyro meat recipe will transport you straight to Greece, making every meal a culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion (finely grated)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground lamb or beef with grated onion, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Let the gyro meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Serve warm in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and your favorite toppings like tomatoes and lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg