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Easy Gyros Recipe

This Easy Gyros Recipe has juicy ground beef and pork gyro meat served in warm, fluffy pita and topped with creamy tzatziki, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Rest Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

Gyro Meat

  • 1 small yellow onion grated and squeezed dry (you should end up with 1/4-1/3 cup)
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef I like 80/20

For Serving

  • Pita or I like Specially Selected Garlic (or Plain) Naan from Aldi
  • Tzatziki
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Sliced red onion
  • Chopped romaine hearts
  • Crumbled feta
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together grated onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano, salt, cumin, paprika, rosemary, thyme, and pepper.
  • Using your hands, mix in ground pork and ground beef until combined.
  • Press the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Cover the pan and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight (this helps maintain juiciness and makes it easier to slice).
  • Remove the meat from the pan and slice into thin strips.
  • Heat some of the meat drippings or a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium high heat.
  • Once hot, lay the meat slices in an even layer and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. (You could also lay the pieces in a single layer on a silicone mat lined baking sheet and broil for a few minutes in the oven.)
  • Place hot meat into warm pitas, serve with desired toppings, and enjoy!
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Notes

Nutritional information is just for 1/8th of the meat mixture. It does not include pita or toppings, because nutritional information will vary greatly based on the brand used. 
If using plain, fresh veggies, I like sprinkling them with salt, before serving for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving of gyro meat | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

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