Delicious Homemade Gyro Meat Recipe
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of homemade gyro meat, perfectly seasoned and served in warm pita bread. This easy recipe combines high-quality ground lamb or beef with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Ideal for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, each bite is a flavorful journey into Mediterranean cuisine that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef with grated onion and minced garlic.
- Add dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties or a loaf.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm pita bread slightly and fill with sliced gyro meat, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce before wrapping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg