Lamb Gyro Recipe with Homemade Lamb Gyro Meat
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 gyros
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Calories
564 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Greek
Lamb Gyro Recipe with Homemade Lamb Gyro Meat
Description
Lamb Gyro Recipe with Homemade Lamb Gyro Meat starts by mixing ground lamb with grated red onion, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The mixture is pressed firmly into a loaf pan and baked until cooked through. After baking, the loaf is sliced thinly and optionally broiled briefly to achieve crispy edges similar to those from a traditional vertical rotisserie. This method replicates the texture and taste of classic gyro meat using common kitchen appliances.
The assembled gyro is made with soft pita or naan flatbread filled with thin slices of the lamb meat, layered with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint leaves, and generous dollops of tzatziki sauce. This combination delivers a balance of tender, spiced meat, fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and yogurt-based sauce, providing contrasting textures and flavors in each bite.
Preparing toppings while the meat cooks streamlines assembly. The recipe allows substitution of ground beef, pork, or turkey; however, lamb yields the most authentic flavor. Italian seasoning blends simplify herb use, combining oregano, thyme, and other Mediterranean herbs to season the meat. Serving these gyros warm with pita makes a satisfying meal that showcases the homemade gyro meat's rich flavor and the fresh toppings’ brightness.
Ground beef, pork, or turkey can be used but lamb offers the most authentic gyro flavor.Dried Italian seasoning blend is a convenient way to add essential herbs.
Ingredients
For the Gyro Meat Recipe
- 2 pounds lamb ground
- ½ cup red onion grated
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning dried
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the complete Gyro Recipe
- 8-10 pita bread flatbread or naan, flat pocketless, for gyro
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup romaine lettuce shaved
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup mint leaves
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out a 9X5 inch loaf pan and line it with foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated red onion, and all herbs and spices. Mix by hand until smooth.
- Press the meat mixture firmly and evenly into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prep all the toppings for the gyros.
- Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the pan by and edges of the foil. Drain off any juices. Place the meatloaf on a cutting board and peel off the foil.
- Use an electric knife (or serrated knife) to slice the lamb gyro loaf into extra-thin strips.
- You can use the soft meat strips as-is. Yet, to get the traditional crispy edges, created by a vertical broiler rotisserie, lay the gyro strips on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Set under the broiler for 2-4 minutes until the gyro meat looks dark and crispy. (Keep an eye on it!)
- Then warm the pitas in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Sprinkle a small amount of shaved lettuce on the pitas. Top them with several strips of gyro meat. Then sprinkle with tomatoes, onions, feta, and mint leaves. Serve with plenty of Tzatziki Sauce.
Notes
- Ground beef, pork, or turkey can replace lamb but lamb provides the most authentic gyro taste.
- Using a dried Italian seasoning blend simplifies adding the necessary herbs for the meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8gyros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1gyro | |
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1206mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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