Greek Gyro with Homemade Gyro Meat
Enjoy the authentic taste of Greek gyros with this homemade gyro meat recipe, served with fresh toppings and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease (or butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed and finely minced)
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt yes, 4 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
Toppings
- 1 batch tzatziki sauce
- 1 large red onion (sliced thin)
- 2-4 units tomatoes (sliced)
- 1-2 units cucumbers (sliced)
- 8-10 rounds pita
- to garnish fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce first and let it marinate in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Combine all gyro meat ingredients in a large bowl and mix with hands.
- Shape into oval patties and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare toppings while the meat bakes, then assemble your gyros.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Gyros are traditionally served with french fries or a Greek salad.