Gyro Meat Recipe
Learn how to make traditional gyro meat easily at home that tastes better than any Greek restaurant. I love how the meat is perfectly seasoned and always juicy. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1/2 large onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 165C/325F. Grease or line a square baking pan and set aside.
- Add the ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, dried Rosemary, dried oregano, dried thyme, pepper, and salt to a bowl. Using your hands, mix until everything is just combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into two small logs or one large log and place them in a greased or lined baking pan.
- Bake the gyro for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers at least 165F.
- Remove the gyro from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
Video
Notes
- Use other ground meat: Swap out half the ground lamb for ground pork or ground pork.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 1g