Description
Indulge in the authentic taste of Greece with this easy Greek Gyro recipe, featuring a savory blend of beef and lamb, wrapped in warm pita bread. This dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to aromatic spices and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or lively gatherings. The creamy tzatziki adds a refreshing touch, while the customizable toppings allow you to tailor each gyro to your liking. With straightforward preparation steps and readily available ingredients, you can impress your loved ones with homemade gyros that rival those from your favorite Greek restaurant!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground lamb (or all beef)
- 1 onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp oregano (dried)
- 1 tbsp thyme (dried)
- 1 tsp rosemary (dried, crushed)
- 2 tsp marjoram (dried)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- Oil (for cooking)
- Pitas
- Lettuce (sliced)
- Tzatziki
- Tomatoes (sliced)
- Red onions (sliced)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- French Fries (optional)
Instructions
- Puree onion and garlic in a food processor until smooth.
- In a bowl or stand mixer, combine ground meats with pureed onion-garlic mixture and spices; mix well.
- Refrigerate the meat mixture for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor (optional).
- Preheat oven to 325°F and shape meat into a log on a lined baking tray.
- Wrap meat with foil around a skewer and bake for about 1.5 hours until cooked through (160°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Sear slices in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy.
- Assemble by spreading tzatziki on pita and adding sliced meat and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with toppings like grilled veggies or different cheeses. For extra crunch, serve with fried zucchini chips or roasted potatoes as sides.