
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
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, and all the dry spices.
- 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
Press the meat mixture firmly onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it into a thin, even rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the meat is cooked through and the edges begin to brown and crisp.
- 6
Remove from the oven and carefully drain off any excess fat from the pan.
- 7
Slice the meat rectangle into thin strips using a knife or pizza cutter.
- 8
Serve the crispy meat strips inside warm pita bread topped with a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
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