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Thinly sliced homemade gyro meat served on a plate

Authentic Homemade Gyro Meat

A restaurant-quality gyro meat recipe made with a blend of beef and lamb, perfectly seasoned and pressed for the ultimate texture.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 medium onion, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Place the ground lamb, ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano, marjoram, and rosemary into a food processor.
Step 3: Pulse the meat mixture for 60-90 seconds until it becomes a fine, tacky paste with no visible chunks.
Step 4: Add the grated onion and minced garlic to the food processor and pulse a few more times until thoroughly combined.
Step 5: Transfer the gyro meat mixture into the loaf pan, pressing down firmly to eliminate air pockets.
Step 6: Place the loaf pan in a larger baking dish filled with about 1 inch of hot water (water bath) and bake for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 7: Remove from the oven, drain the excess fat, and place a second loaf pan on top of the meat with heavy weights inside.
Step 8: Let the gyro meat rest and compress for 30 minutes before slicing thin and searing in a pan for serving.

Notes

Ensure the meat is very cold before processing to help the emulsion form correctly.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: gyro meat, homemade gyro, greek recipes, mediterranean dinner, lamb and beef gyro

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