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Smoked Beef and Lamb Gyros

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 633 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European , Greek , Middle Eastern

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

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  1. Combine the seasoning mix spices in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the onion mixture in a strainer or colander over a bowl and allow the liquid to drain. Squeeze out any additional liquid.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the beef, lamb, and onion mixture with the spices until well combined.
  5. 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
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cover the smoked gyro meat with foil and rest for 10 minutes, then slice.
  4. Serve the slices of smoked gyro in a pita with lettuce, tomato, Tzatziki sauce, sliced red onion and any other desired toppings.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.