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Juicy Ground Lamb Gyros Recipe

Juicy Ground Lamb Gyros Recipe
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These Juicy Ground Lamb Gyros are a delicious homemade version of the classic Greek dish. Made with a flavorful blend of ground lamb and beef, seasoned with aromatic spices, and served with all the traditional accompaniments, these gyros are sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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For the Gyro Meat:

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 mix)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 5 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon oregano flakes
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or use paprika with a pinch of cayenne)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For Serving:

  • 8 warmed pita breads
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce (either homemade or store-bought)
  • 3 sliced campari or roma tomatoes
  • 1 thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 finely chopped romaine heart
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • Hot sauce as desired (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Gyro Meat – In a food processor, finely chop the onion and garlic until they are almost a paste. Transfer this mixture into a large bowl. Add the ground meat, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, oregano, cumin, and Aleppo pepper to the bowl. Mix and mash the ingredients together thoroughly until the meat holds together densely.
  2. Step 2: Bake the Gyro Meat – Press the meat mixture into a 9×5 inch loaf pan, ensuring it’s packed tightly. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Rest the meat for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for easier slicing.
  3. Step 3: Slice the Gyro Meat – Carefully remove the meat from the pan and cut into thin strips, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Step 4: Brown the Gyro Meat – Heat a skillet, add oil, and cook the meat slices for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned and slightly crisp.
  5. Step 5: Assemble the Gyros – Warm pitas, fill with gyro meat, and top with tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatziki, and feta. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize your gyros with additional toppings like cucumber, olives, or pickled peppers.
  • For a quicker version, you can also grill the gyro meat instead of baking it.

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Keywords: Ground Lamb Gyros, Homemade Gyros, Greek Gyro Recipe

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