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Homemade gyros wrapped in pita with lamb meat, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
Alyssa

Gyros

Delicious homemade Gyros with tender and flavorful lamb gyro meat wrapped in a pita and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 gyros
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 525

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small onion
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or paprika with cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp 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 heart romaine, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles, optional
  • hot sauce, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 Loaf Pan
  • 1 Skillet or Griddle

Method
 

  1. Prepare the gyro meat: In a food processor, finely chop the onion and garlic. Combine with the ground meat, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, and Aleppo pepper in a bowl. Use clean hands or gloves to thoroughly mix the meat until it forms a dense mixture.
  2. Bake: Pack the meat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325°F for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center reaches 165°F on a thermometer. Let it rest for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight, if possible, to aid slicing.
  3. Slice the meat: Take the meat out of the pan, reserving the fat drippings, and slice it into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Brown the meat: Heat a griddle, cast iron skillet, or regular skillet over medium-high heat. Add some reserved meat drippings or a bit of oil to coat the pan lightly. Once hot, place the meat slices flat in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned and crisp. Alternatively, broil on a lined baking sheet in the oven for a few minutes.
  5. Assemble the gyros: Serve the gyro meat in warmed pita bread, topped with tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatziki, and feta.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade gyros!