Gyros
Delicious and tender homemade gyros crafted from ground lamb and beef, baked to perfection, sliced thin, and served in warm pita with tzatziki sauce and fresh toppings.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Loaf pan 9x5 inch
- 1 Oven Preheated to 325°F
- 1 Skillet Optional for searing
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 1 onion small, grated with moisture pressed
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or paprika with dash of cayenne
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 pieces pita bread warmed
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce homemade or store-bought
- 3 campari or roma tomatoes sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 romaine heart finely chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles optional
- hot sauce optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) so it’s ready when the meat goes in.
- Grate the onion and press out extra moisture in a fine mesh strainer.
- In a big bowl, mix all meat ingredients until tacky using hands or mixer.
- Press mixture into loaf pan, smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest in pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice thinly for assembling gyros.
- Optional: Pan-sear slices to crisp before serving.
Notes
Make sure to slice the meat thin and crisp if desired in a pan before assembling for extra texture.