Gyro Meat Made Easy: Juicy, Homemade Delight for Everyone
Learn how to make juicy and flavorful gyro meat at home with this easy recipe that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and pack it tightly.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve in pita with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the meat overnight.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce for a traditional touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg