Lamb and Beef Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Lamb and Beef Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: ½ pound ground lamb; ½ lb. ground beef; ½ large red onion; 2 Tbsp minced cloves Garlic; 2 tsp marjoram; 2 tsp rosemary; 2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp black pepper; 7 pita breads; 7 lettuce leaves; 7 Tomato slices; 4 Onion slices

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
50 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings
7 servings
Calories
368 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek

Lamb and Beef Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Farrah Baldwin

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This Lamb and Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

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Ingredients

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Ground Lamb and Beef Gyro Meat

½ pound ground lamb lower the fat content the better
½ lb. ground beef lower the fat content the better
½ large red onion chopped
2 Tbsp minced cloves Garlic
2 tsp marjoram
2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper

Sandwich

7 pita breads
7 lettuce leaves
7 Tomato slices
4 Onion slices

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Instructions

Place the red onion in a food processor bowl and process until finely chopped.
Remove the onion from the food processor and place it in a tea towel, squeezing it to remove all the juices.
Return the onion to the food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse for approximately 1 minute until you achieve a paste-like consistency. The gyro meat mixture will come together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough.
Place the mixture in a glass baking dish. Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf shape.
Place in a water bath and cook at 325°F (163°C) for 60-75 minutes, or until you reach an internal temperature of 165°F-170°F (74°C-77°C).
Once removed from the oven, drain the fat.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then place on a wire rack (I also put a pan under the rack to catch any drippings) and place a heavy object on top to compress the gyro meat. I used a cast-iron skillet with three cans inside for additional weight.
Remove the weight and let rest for 30 minutes.
Slice the meat into desired-sized slices.
Place meat slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until crispy.
Serve in warm pita bread with lettuce, sliced onion, sliced tomato, and this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

To store the Lamb and Beef Gyro, let it cool and then wrap it before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. For longer storage, freeze it wrapped in plastic or a freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or in a skillet until heated through. Avoid microwaving as it can make the meat tough.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 1046mg (44%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	368kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	39g	13%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	1046mg	44%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%