Gyro Doner Recipe
Combination of freshly ground beef and lamb sliced thin
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Ingredients
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Gyro Doner Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Mixture
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- 3
Cook the Meat
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove the meat from the fridge and unwrap. Place it on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
- 4
Slice the Meat
Once cooked, remove the meat from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Using a sharp knife, slice the meat thinly.
- 5
Assemble the Gyro Doner
Warm the pita bread briefly in the oven or on a skillet. Fill each pita with sliced gyro meat, topped with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, and red onions.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
