Description
Gyro meat is a delightful culinary journey to Greece, featuring tender, spiced meat wrapped in warm pita. This easy-to-follow recipe combines ground lamb or beef with herbs and spices, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Paired with creamy tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies, this dish is perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners. Impress your friends and family with homemade gyro wraps that promise a delicious experience reminiscent of sun-soaked Mediterranean shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb or beef, grated onion, and minced garlic. Mix gently to combine.
- Add oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend well without overworking the mixture.
- Shape the meat into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 45 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/70°C).
- Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm pita bread in a skillet or grill, fill with sliced gyro meat, fresh veggies, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg