Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 pound

ground beef chuck

80% lean

1 pound

boneless lamb chops

cubed

1 cup

onion

minced

4 tsp

garlic

minced

1 tsp

ground marjoram

1.5 tsp

ground rosemary

2 tsp

sea salt

1 tsp

ground black pepper

Step 1
~7 min

Grind the ground chuck and lamb cubes through the coarse plate of a meat grinder twice to mix thoroughly.

Step 2
~7 min

In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and pulse until finely ground.

Step 3
~7 min

Mix the ground meat and onion mixture together in a bowl.

Step 4
~7 min

Regrind the mixture through a fine plate.

Step 5
~7 min

Pack the mixture into a 3x7 inch loaf pan.

Step 6
~7 min

Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 7
~7 min

Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 8
~7 min

Remove and discard the plastic wrap from the loaf pan.

Step 9
~7 min

Bake the gyro meat in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), about 1 hour.

Step 10
~7 min

Drain away all of the liquid that has accumulated in the pan.

Step 11
~7 min

Remove the loaf from the pan.

Step 12
~7 min

Place the meat on a rack set above a baking dish to catch the drips.

Step 13
~7 min

Continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 15 to 30 minutes more.

Step 14
~7 min

Remove from the oven and allow to stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a stronger flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Serve with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, and pita bread.

Let the meat cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve in warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, and onions.

Serve as part of a mezze platter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Greek salad
Hummus
Tzatziki sauce
Pita bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Greece

Cultural Significance

Gyro is a popular Greek street food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Party
Casual meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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