Smoked Beef and Lamb Gyros
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
633 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
European, Greek, Middle Eastern
Smoked Beef and Lamb Gyros
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Also known as doner kebabs, these lamb and beef gyros are cooked on a vertical skewer or trompo on your smoker. This smoked gyro recipe is both easy and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 6 Pita bread rounds
- ½ red onion Thinly Sliced
- 1 tomato Sliced
- 1 Cup Tzatziki sauce
- lettuce for topping
Seasoned Meat
- 1.5 Pounds ground beef
- 0.5 Pounds ground lamb
- 1 white onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Seasoning Mix
- 1.5 Tablespoons oregano
- 1 Tablespoon parsley
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
Instructions
- Combine the seasoning mix spices in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Using a food processor, finely chop the garlic, then add the white onion and 1 teaspoon of the salt and process until very finely chopped.
- Place the onion mixture in a strainer or colander over a bowl and allow the liquid to drain. Squeeze out any additional liquid.
- In a large bowl, mix the beef, lamb, and onion mixture with the spices until well combined.
- Knead the meat mixture on a counter top, and throw the meat forcibly on the counter to several times to remove all air and make a dense meat loaf. Wrap the meat in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Smoking the Gyro Meat
- Remove the gyro meat from the refrigerator and unwrap from the plastic wrap. Place the meat on a vertical spit, trompo, or in a metal pan.
- Preheat you grill or smoker to 275 degrees and set up for indirect heat. Cook the gyro meat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, then remove from the smoker. This typically takes about 2-3 hours, but cook times may vary.
- Cover the smoked gyro meat with foil and rest for 10 minutes, then slice.
- Serve the slices of smoked gyro in a pita with lettuce, tomato, Tzatziki sauce, sliced red onion and any other desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
1374mg
(57%)
Potassium
597mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
447IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1374mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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