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Gyro Meat

Savory Gyro Meat: Homemade Greek Flavor You'll Adore

This Homemade Gyro Meat combines ground lamb and beef with aromatic herbs for a restaurant-quality dish you can enjoy at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Grated
  • 1 pound Ground Lamb
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20)
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic
For Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grater
  • Food Processor
  • Loaf Pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gyro Meat
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with the rack positioned in the center.
  2. Grate one yellow onion and wring out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground lamb, ground beef, minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Transfer the meat mixture to a food processor and pulse for about 2 minutes until paste-like.
  5. Firmly press the meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan for even distribution.
  6. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Let the Gyro Meat cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing.
  8. Optional: Fry the sliced Gyro Meat in a skillet until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, mix thoroughly but avoid overworking the meat mixture. Adjust spices to taste based on your preference.

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