gyro meat

Hey guess what! Making juicy, super-seasoned gyro meat at home is easier than you think!

Gyro Meat

onion,

lb ground lamb

beef 80/20

garlic,

oregano

tbsp cumin

garlic powder

tsp ground dried thyme

tsp black pepper

salt

olive oil

Preheat the oven to 350°F.Pulse the onion in a food processor until very fine

Dump the onions out onto the center of a thin kitchen towel set over a colander, gather up the ends of the towel, and squeeze out the liquid from the onions over the colander or sink.Place the onions into a mixing bowl along with the lamb, beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, salt and olive oil

Mix well with your hands until mostly combined.Place the meat mixture into the food processor, and pulse until finely chopped and the mixture resembles a coarse paste, about 2 minutes.Pack the meat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, press the meat mixture down firmly making sure there are no air pockets.Bake until the gyro meat reaches an internal temperature of 165° F on an instant read meat thermometer, about 50-60 minutes

RESERVE ALL PAN JUICES.Let the meat cool for 20-30 ,minutes before slicing very thinly.This last step is optional

Before serving, fry the sliced gyro meat in a little of the pan juices in a skillet set over medium heat

This Beef Gyro recipe produces the most flavorful and tender beef, and can be made in a slow cooker or instant pot. Topped with fresh vegetables, and a homemade tzatziki sauce, this tasty dish couldn&#39;t be easier to make from home!

Beef Gyros (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

beef chuck

black pepper

oregano leaves

cumin

thyme

lemon juice

pitas

lettuce leaves

cherry tomatoes (, halved)

red onion (thinly sliced)

cucumber

plain Greek yogurt

garlic (, finely minced)

red wine vinegar

dill weed

salt and black pepper (to taste)

For the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine all ingredients and stir well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Remove any large pieces of fat from the beef roast and then slice the meat into thin, 1/4 inch strips. Place in the bottom of the slow cooker. 

In a small bowl combine the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or until beef is tender.

Add a lettuce leaf to a pita. Top with meat, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and tzatziki sauce.

For Slow Cooker:

Remove any large pieces of fat from the beef roast and then slice the meat into thin, 1/4 inch strips. Place in Instant pot.

In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup of WATER, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, thyme, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Pour over meat.

Cover and turn the valve to &quot;sealing.&quot; Press &quot;manual&quot; or high pressure, and set the timer for 30 minutes.

After the timer beeps allow the instant pot to rest for 15 minutes before releasing any of the pressure. Remove the lid, taste, and add additional seasonings if needed.

For Instant Pot:

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This easy Beef Gyro recipe produces the most flavorful and tender beef, and can be made in a slow cooker or instant pot. Topped with fresh vegetables, and a homemade tzatziki sauce, this tasty dish couldn't be easier to make from home!

Beef Gyros

It&#039;s so easy to make your own keto friendly meat for gyros! Many commercial versions use breadcrumbs, but this delicious recipe is low-carb and gluten-free!

Homemade Gyro Meat

lb. Lean ground beef

lb. Ground lamb

garlic

¼ cup Finely chopped red onion

Pork rinds pulsed into crumbs

Rosemary

Ground thyme

Tbsp. oregano

coriander

Salt and pepper

parsley

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the ground parsley. Blend the ingredients on high with a paddle attachment until the mixture forms a sort of sticky paste. If you do not have a paddle attachment for your mixer, you can use a blender or food processor to accomplish this as well.

Press the meat mixture into the bottom of a well greased loaf pan, and bake for 55 minutes.

Drain any excess liquid or fat from the loaf pan, and let the loaf cool for 15 minutes.

Thinly slice the loaf, and heat the slices under a broiler on high for 2-3 minutes if a more dried and crispy gyro meat is desired.

Top with freshly chopped parsley as garnish if desired, and serve.

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Keto Gyro Meat

Delicious homemade Gyros with tender and flavorful lamb gyro meat wrapped in a pita and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.

Gyros

ground beef (, 80/20)

onion (, small)

garlic (, minced)

breadcrumbs

Aleppo pepper (,

Pita bread (, warmed)

Tzatziki sauce* (, homemade

campari tomatoes (, sliced)

red onion (, thinly sliced)

romaine heart (, finely chopped)

feta cheese crumbles (, optional)

Hot sauce (, optional)

Make Gyro Meat (Bake in the morning or day before, if possible): Add onion and garlic to a food processor and very finely chop. Add to a bowl along with the ground meat, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, oregano, cumin, and Aleppo pepper. Use clean hands (or wear gloves if desired) to mix and mash the meat together really well, so it holds together densely.

Bake: Press meat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center registers 165 degrees on a thermometer. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes, and then, ideally, if time permits, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. (Refrigeration will make the meat much easier to slice.)

Slice Meat: Remove meat from pan (reserve the fat drippings) and cut into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick.

Brown meat: Heat a griddle, cast iron or skillet over medium high heat. Add some of the meat drippings or a little oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, lay the meat slices flat in the hot pan and cook for just 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. (Alternately, you can lay the pieces flat on a lined baking sheet and broil for a few minutes in the oven.)

Assemble Gyros: Serve gyro meat in a warm pita, topped with tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatziki, and feta.

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One of our family’s favorite meals is this easy Gyros recipe with thinly sliced lamb gyro meat that tastes like it’s from a street vendor, but doesn’t require any special equipment to make! Serve it in a warm pita, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki.

Zesty Gyros with Homemade Lamb Gyro Meat Recipe - The secret for enjoying the best authentic Greek-style gyros at home is our easy lamb meatloaf recipe, made in the oven with no spit roaster required!

Lamb Gyro Recipe with Homemade Lamb Gyro Meat

lamb

red onion

Italian seasoning*

8-10 flat pocketless gyro pitas ((flatbread or naan))

tomatoes

romaine lettuce

½ cup sliced red onion

feta

mint leaves

Tzatziki sauce

Black pepper

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out a 9X5 inch loaf pan and line it with foil.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated red onion, and all herbs and spices. Mix by hand until smooth.

Press the meat mixture firmly and evenly into the loaf pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Meanwhile, prep all the toppings for the gyros.

Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the pan by and edges of the foil. Drain off any juices. Place the meatloaf on a cutting board and peel off the foil.

Use an electric knife (or serrated knife) to slice the lamb gyro loaf into extra-thin strips.

You can use the soft meat strips as-is. Yet, to get the traditional crispy edges, created by a vertical broiler rotisserie, lay the gyro strips on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Set under the broiler for 2-4 minutes until the gyro meat looks dark and crispy. (Keep an eye on it!)

Then warm the pitas in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Sprinkle a small amount of shaved lettuce on the pitas. Top them with several strips of gyro meat. Then sprinkle with tomatoes, onions, feta, and mint leaves. Serve with plenty of Tzatziki Sauce.

these were quite delicious! I actually formed small, 1 in meatballs and baked about 25 minutes (centers should be 140°). also I served on rice since we're gluten-free.

Came out super yummy the family loved it! First time ever making lamb, it was so easy and delicious! Definitely need to make it again.

So fabulous. Really the best recipe I have tried out there. Can I make two and freeze one? Thank you

I made this!! Yummy 
However I didn't have the proper knife to get the perfect thin slice. I end up crumbling the lamb and made a gyro pizza out of it. The lamb within itself was so good. The seasoning requested was spot on. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my list. Thank you

O...M....G.....!!!!!!!
Made this for my family tonight and it was an INSTANT hit.  I asked the wife if I should keep in in my recipe book.. She said it should go on PAGE 1!!!!  It was the biggest hit EVER. And it is SO easy to make. If you are in a hurry, you can prep everything ahead of time and just throw the lamb in the oven when you are ready for dinner.  This is a DEFINITE do again.  Thank you SO much for this recipe.  

Absolutely wonderful!!!  My son has asked for it for the third night in a row!!  Thank you!!

This was awesome, so tasty! I used 3 1/4 lbs ground lamb, adjusted all other ingredients accordingly and cooked almost 2 hours to reach internal temp of 160°f. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you for sharing this recipe 😊

I have been trying to find “the right recipe” for gyro meat for years! I can’t tell you how many I’ve tried. Some were too dry, some the seasoning seemed off, or it seemed too greasy. This recipe is perfect. I will be making it often! Thank you.

First time making a lamb recipe.  This is super easy to make.  I will definitely make again.

This is really good! Packed full of amazing flavors!

Incredible flavors going on! We loved these for dinner! 

One of the best gyro meat recipes that I have found in a long time! 

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Zesty Gyros with Homemade Lamb Gyro Meat

Learn how to make gyros at home, the easy way! My gyro meat recipe is juicy and crispy, with all the Greek flavor and no special equipment.

Gyro Meat (Easy Recipe)

Onion

Garlic

lb Ground lamb

Ground beef

tbsp oregano

marjoram

tsp rosemary

tsp Cumin

tsp Sea salt

tsp Black pepper

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (148 degrees C). Line a loaf pan (this one is the perfect size) with parchment paper or foil.

In a food processor, puree the garlic and onion, scraping the sides with a spatula as needed, until a smooth paste forms.

Transfer the onion mixture to a kitchen towel, twist the ends, and squeeze to release as much liquid as possible (about 1/2 cup). Discard the liquid and place the dried mixture from the towel back into the food processor.

Add the lamb, beef, herbs, salt, and pepper. Process until the texture is like a paste, about 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.

Transfer the meat mixture into the lined pan. Press down to compact it as much as possible.

Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

When the meat is done, remove from the oven, drain the fat, then tent with foil and let the meat rest until it reaches 175 degrees F (79 degrees C).

Remove the meat from the pan and cool completely, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours, until cold.

Slice the loaf of gyro meat as thinly as you can.

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. (You can use a little oil if you want to.) Working in batches, add the gyro meat in a single layer and pan fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.

Serve the gyro meat slices with your favorite toppings or in a wrap. (See my post above for ideas!)

Made this and it is so flavorful.  Used fresh rosemary from the garden, 2 sprigs.  Turned out great.  We are low carb so we skipped the pita and had the meat on a greek salad with tzatziki sauce. The house smelled so good.  Thank you for another wonderful recipe!

Meat turned out like regular ground meat and not compact at all. Couldn’t slice it because it would fall apart. The favor was good but not the texture. Not sure what I did wrong.

I am a chef and I do like gyros but my family doesn’t like Lamb so I just use ground beef only and it turns out really good

Sooo good!  My husband was skeptical then suddenly he was asking for seconds.

Instead of a food processor, can I put the meat mixture through a meat grinder to obtain the meat paste?

I made this last night.  The hardest part was removing the silver skin from the lamb

This is a really easy recipe and delicious. I recommend using this recipe. Thanks for sharing this recipe with the public, I really appreciate it.

My family loved this gyro meat! So I'm making it again. Do you think it would cook right if I made it into meat ball shape and cooked?

This as legit, tasted awesome who knew you could make your own at home.spices are right on . I used a sheet pan covered it with foil and baked till 155 - 160. Let it cool in the fridge for a bit. We all loved it.
Thank you , will definitely make again.

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EASY Gyro Meat Recipe: How To Make Gyros - Learn how to make gyros at home the EASY way: this beef and lamb gyro meat recipe is crispy on the outside, juicy inside, without any special equipment.

EASY Gyro Meat Recipe: How To Make Gyros

Homemade gyro meat is easier than you think. This tender, perfectly seasoned gyro meat recipe makes low carb dinners a snap!

Gyro Meat Recipe

ground beef (or more lamb)

onion

garlic (minced)

tsp cumin

rosemary

tsp salt

tsp pepper

Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the ground meat to a large bowl. Grate the onion on the large holes of a grater right into the bowl. Add the garlic, marjoram, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Use your hands to work the ingredients together, squeezing the meat together really well. Form into a long flat loaf, about 4 by 10 inches.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center of the loaf reaches 160ºF on an instant read thermometer. Let cool completely.

Use a sharp knife to slice the loaf into thin slices, no thicker than 1/4 inch. Add a small amount of oil to a pan over medium high heat and sear the slices quickly on each side, about 1 minute.

Serve over cauliflower rice or salad.

This was so goooood! I love all of Carolyn's recipes, and I think this is going to be a top five favorite. It's easy to make and so flavorful. I made it the night before I served it to my family. Highly recommend this!!

This was such an amazing recipe. I loved it. My husband loved it. I will be making it again.

Delicious! I didn't have any marjoram, so I substituted oregano instead, and I definitely recommend searing the slices like you suggested because otherwise it reminded me of meatloaf instead of gyro. The flavors were spot on, and my family loved it! They said it was restaurant quality.

Thank you for sharing the link for this recipe in the Chicken Scharwarma recipe; I can't wait to try this also!!  Your talent in putting together such healthy recipes is absolutely amazing!!
Thank you so much for sharing your many blessings with all of us!!

Fantastic!  I put all the ingredients together yesterday and let it set overnight.  I put it on the Camp Chef at 350 until the internal temp reached 160.  This took me back to when I used to eat at Doner Kebab.  Thank you for sharing this recipe it is really really wonderful.

Hi Carolyn! I haven’t made this yet but just came here to say I am going to attempt to make this with tofu as i am not having meat anymore. Or trying not to. I know it will be incredible because ALL of your recipes are. I’ll post an update here as to whether the tofu was a success or not

Easy and delicious!  You need to create a soup to use this meat in meatballs or something.  I don't have that kind of creativity.  Thanks for the recipe!

I made this earlier today and after refrigerating it, I used it to make gyros tonight. I was able to slice the meat very thin using a chef's knife.  You're recipe is great! In fact it's better than a lot of Greek restaurants in my area. I had tried other recipes, but like you, I found them lacking in seasonings. This is spot on. I used reserved grease from baking the meat when I heated the pita and also when I crisped up  the slices in it.  I added fresh tomato, red onion, romaine lettuce, feta cheese and topped it with homemade tzatziki sauce. This is a winner.

I make something very similar to this, as my homemade version for Gyro. I only use 1/2 the beef as indicated and more lamb in it's place. My Greek Granny's recipe. If you have fresh herbs, use them. Also, I guess this makes it taste more authentic if you add 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon, at least that's what Granny says. But, other than those additions, it's pretty much the same recipe lol, and everyone asks for this, friends and family alike. Thank you for posting. Delicious!

OMG was this fab! I followed the recipe closely but I used fresh rosemary because that is what I had. My sense told me it needed more salt whenever I thought about the locally Greek prepared gyro. I didn’t measure it but I probably used double and to my taste it was perfect. But here is the real change. I lined a loaf dish with plastic wrap and pressed the meat firmly into it and wrapped the plastic over the top. I refrigerated it over night to get it nice and firm. Then I turned it out to a fish basket and cooked it 25 minutes over a charcoal fired Yakitori/hibachi grill. It was easy to turn it over from side to side in the basket.The light smokiness and charring from the Japanese charcoal killed it! I served it with a well flavored rice with carrots and peas and a side Greek salad. Oh, and don’t forget the gobs of Tzatziki sauce that was fresh homemade as well. Don’t run a red light. Make this and follow www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com. This girl Carolyn CAN COOK! 🙏🏻

made this today. used grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken in place of pork. followed recipe exactly for everything else. OMG. best gyro I've ever tasted! sliced and wrapped in individual servings so I could freeze it. thank you for this wonderful recipe.

I never knew you could make your own Gyro meat. We had this for dinner tonight and it is absolutely delicious!

this is so good. way better than I expected,. thank you!

I live in NJ where we have Greek diners everywhere.
This tastes as good - if not better - than any gyro I've had! 
Found keto flat bread, tzatziki sauce - perfect!! My friends and family were blown away.

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