Sheet Pan Turkey Gyro Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ground turkey (93% lean)
• 0.5 cup Red onion, very finely grated
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried marjoram
• 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan with olive oil.

2. 2

   Place the grated onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to prevent a soggy loaf.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, squeezed onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, salt, pepper, parsley, and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Use your hands or a stand mixer to mix the meat for 2-3 minutes until it becomes a slightly tacky, uniform paste; this creates the signature gyro texture.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to the sheet pan and press it into a flat, even rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.

6. 6

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the edges are starting to brown.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

8. 8

   Slice the loaf into thin strips and serve inside warm pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, and cucumbers.