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Classic Beef and Lamb Sheet Pan Gyros
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Classic Beef and Lamb Sheet Pan Gyros

Traditional spiced ground meat strips roasted until crispy and served with warm pita.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 lb Ground lamb
  • 0.5 cup Yellow onion, grated and drained
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried marjoram(optional)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 pieces Warm pita bread
  • 0.5 cup Tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, and all the dry spices.

  3. 3

    Using your hands or a stand mixer, mix the meat vigorously for 3-5 minutes until it forms a tacky, paste-like consistency.

  4. 4

    Press the meat mixture firmly onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it into a thin, even rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  5. 5

    Bake for 15-20 minutes until the meat is cooked through and the edges begin to brown and crisp.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oven and carefully drain off any excess fat from the pan.

  7. 7

    Slice the meat rectangle into thin strips using a knife or pizza cutter.

  8. 8

    Serve the crispy meat strips inside warm pita bread topped with a dollop of tzatziki sauce.

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