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Homemade Gyros

Authentic Greek-style gyros made at home with seasoned lamb and beef, crisped slices, and fresh tzatziki wrapped in warm pita.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 gyros
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gyro Meat
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
For Serving
  • pita bread
  • tomatoes sliced
  • red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Food processor
  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Combine meat with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices. Blend in food processor until smooth.
  2. Shape into a loaf and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 45–55 minutes.
  3. Press loaf after baking, rest, slice thin, and crisp in a skillet.
  4. Mix tzatziki ingredients and chill.
  5. Assemble gyros with warm pita, meat, vegetables, and tzatziki.

Notes

Blending the meat gives authentic gyro texture.