Gyro Recipe
Lean blend of beef and lamb seared on rotisserie (our specialty), sliced thin with lettuce, onion and zazeeki sauce
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Ingredients
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Gyro Ingredients
Method
Gyro Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and ground lamb. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 2
Shape and Chill
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf or round shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- 3
Cook the Meat
Preheat your rotisserie grill or oven to medium-high heat. Cook the meat on a rotisserie spit or on a baking tray in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), approximately 30-40 minutes.
- 4
Slice the Meat
Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- 5
Assemble the Gyros
Warm the pita bread. Layer sliced meat, shredded romaine lettuce, sliced red onion, and tzatziki sauce on top of each pita.
- 6
Serve
Wrap the pita around the fillings, serve immediately, and enjoy your homemade gyros!
