GYRO MEAT

GYRO MEAT

This gyro meat recipe is juicy and crispy, with all the Greek flavor and no special equipment. this Greek recipe that you’re going to love. Then serve it up in a pita with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce for lunch or dinner!

GYRO MEAT

• 1 lb Ground lamb
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Marjoram
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  Assembly Ingredients
• 6 Pitas
• 3 Roma Tomatoes, cut into slices
• 1 Small Yellow Onion, cut into slices
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce (https://maralskitchen.com/tzatziki-sauce/)

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor puree garlic and onion, scraping the sides with a spatula as needed, until a smooth paste.
3. Transfer the onion mixture to a kitchen towel, twist the ends, and squeeze to release as much liquid as possible and place the dried mixture from the towel back into the food processor.
4. Add the lamb, beef, herbs, salt, and pepper. Process until the texture is like a paste, about 2 minutes.Transfer the meat mixture into the lined pan. Press down to compact it as much as possible.
5. Bake for 45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees .When the meat is done, remove from the oven, drain the fat.
6. Let the gyro meat rest for about 30 minutes until cooled and dense. Remove the meat from the loaf pan. Use a serrated knife to cut the gyro meat into slices.
7. Heat the 1-2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the gyro slices to the pan and fry until the meat is browned on both sides.Assemble in a warm pita with meat, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce. Enjoy.