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how to make greek gyros

Easy Greek Gyros

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8 People

Ingredients
  

Gyro Meat

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin optional

For Serving

  • Homemade naan bread or pita
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Hummus
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Red onion

Instructions
 

  • Pulse the onion and garlic in a food processor until finely minced. Squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • Add the beef, onion mixture, and seasonings to the food processor. Process until smooth and paste-like. If needed, knead the mixture by hand for 3–5 minutes until sticky.
  • Press the mixture firmly into a loaf pan. Place the loaf pan inside a larger baking dish and pour about 1 inch of hot water into the outer dish.
  • Bake at 325°F for 60–75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Drain the fat, cool for 20 minutes, wrap tightly, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Slice the chilled meat as thinly as possible.
  • Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and cook the slices for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and crispy.
  • Serve on warm homemade naan or pita with tzatziki, hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.