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Greek Gyro with Homemade Gyro Meat Recipe

Greek Gyro with Homemade Gyro Meat Recipe
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This Greek Gyro recipe features homemade gyro meat made with a blend of ground beef and lamb, seasoned to perfection, and served in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and a creamy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

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Gyro Meat:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease (OR butter*)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (smashed and finely minced)
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 batch Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 large red onion (sliced thin)
  • 2–4 tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1–2 cucumbers (sliced)
  • 8–10 pita rounds
  • fresh dill (to garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Start by making the Tzatziki Sauce. It needs time to marinate, so get it done first so it can sit in the fridge while you make the rest.
  2. Make the gyro meat. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a food processor, use it to finely chop the onion and garlic. In a large bowl, add all gyro meat ingredients and combine using your hands.
  3. Shape the meat into oval patties and bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. Meanwhile, prepare the gyro toppings.
  4. Construct your gyro: Add a layer of Tzatziki Sauce to a warm pita, place gyro patty on top, and garnish with red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh dill.
  5. Gyros are traditionally served with french fries or roasted potatoes.

Notes

  • Disposable gloves can be used when combining the meat for easier mixing.
  • Extra fresh dill can be chopped for added garnish.

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Keywords: Greek Gyro, Homemade Gyro Meat, Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Cuisine, Lamb and Beef Gyro

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