If you love the taste of gyros but hate the cost, then you're going to love my recipe for DIY Gyro Meat. This tender, flaky, meat practically melts in your mouth and is perfect for adding to your favorite salads, rice bowls, or homemade gyros. Plus, with two methods of making it, this recipe could not be more versatile nor easier to put together. It's the perfect way to make this classic greek-style recipe at-home!
Equipment
- Vertical Spit this vertical spit is essential to making this gyro meat!
- 9x5 Loaf Pan if you don't have or want to use a vertical spit, you can also prepare this meat in a 9x5 loaf pan.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef I recommend using 90/10 ground beef
- 1 Pound Ground Lamb
- 1 Red Onion finely grated
- 4 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Cumin
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Dill
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- To make this DIY gyro meat, start by preheating your oven to 375 F on the convection setting.
- Next, prepare the meat. Add the ground beef and ground lamb to a large bowl, alongside the grated red onion, mashed garlic, cumin, dried dill, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Use your hands to mix them all together and ensure that the seasonings are fully combined with the meat.
- Then, prepare the rest of the meat according to your preferred method (see both options below).
To Prepare it on a Vertical Spit:
- To prepare the gyro meat on a vertical spit, start by greasing the spit with olive oil.
- Next, divide the meat into three, even-sized balls and place them onto the spit, pressing them together.
- Place a piece of foil on top of the meat.
- Then, transfer the spit into the oven, on the lower rack, and allow it to bake for 45 minutes.
- Once the 45 minutes are up, remove it from the oven, baste the meat with the juices, then return it to the oven for another 40-45 minutes, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 F.
- Finally, remove the meat from the oven and allow it to cool for 20 minutes before slicing.
- Add it to your favorite recipes and enjoy!
To Prepare it in a Loaf Pan:
- To prepare this gyro meat in a loaf pan, start by greasing a 9x5 loaf pan with olive oil.
- Next, transfer the meat to the loaf pan and use your hands to press it down.
- Cover the loaf pan with foil and allow it to bake for 45 minutes. Then, remove it from the oven, take off the foil, and place it back in the oven for another 35-40 minutes.
- Once the gyro meat is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
- Finally, pour the juices from the bottom of the pan on top of the meat, slice, add to your favorite recipes, and enjoy!
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
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