Gyro Meat
Gyro meat is a flavorful, juicy dish that brings the taste of Greece right to your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe combines ground lamb and beef with aromatic spices, creating an irresistible filling for wraps or platters. Perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings, serve it with warm pita bread, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce for a delightful meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, ground beef, onion, and garlic. Mix until well blended.
- Add oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to incorporate the spices.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf or patties and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- For extra flavor, sear each side in a hot skillet until golden brown.
- Let rest briefly before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg