Slow Cooker Gyro Meat
A tender and flavorful Mediterranean-style meatloaf made easily in the slow cooker and finished with a quick sear.

Total
4h 20m
Prep
20 min
Cook
4h
Serves
6
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Recipe serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Lamb
- 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
- 0.5 cup Yellow Onion, finely grated and drained
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary, crushed
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the grated onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure the meat stays firm.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, beef, onion, garlic, and all spices; mix by hand for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly tacky and paste-like.
- 3
Form the meat mixture into a tight, uniform loaf shape that will fit comfortably inside your slow cooker.
- 4
Place the loaf into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 5
Carefully remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker and let it rest for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
- 6
Slice the meat as thinly as possible using a sharp knife.
- 7
Optional: For authentic texture, sear the thin slices in a hot skillet with a touch of olive oil for 1 minute per side until crispy.
- 8
Serve immediately in warm pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
385
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 840 mg |
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