
Traditional Lamb And Beef Gyro
A classic Greek-American street food staple featuring a seasoned, compressed meat loaf sliced thin and served in warm pita.
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
1h
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground lamb
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely grated and drained
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried marjoram
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 rounds Pita bread
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- 1
Place the lamb, beef, salt, and spices in a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a very fine, tacky paste.
- 2
Add the grated onion and garlic, then process for another 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and emulsified.
- 3
Pack the meat mixture tightly into a greased loaf pan, ensuring there are no air pockets.
- 4
Bake at 325°F (165°C) in a water bath for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 5
Remove from the oven, drain any excess fat, and place a heavy weight on top of the meat for 15 minutes to compress it.
- 6
Once cooled slightly, remove the meat loaf from the pan and slice it into very thin strips.
- 7
Sear the thin slices in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of oil until the edges are crispy and browned.
- 8
Serve the meat inside warm pita bread with tzatziki, sliced tomatoes, and red onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
580
kcal
Protein
34
g
Carbs
38
g
Fat
32
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
4
g
Sodium
1150
mg
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