Whole-muscle Hand-stacked Gyro Cones Recipe

Gyro Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Meat Mixture

   In a large bowl, combine the whole-muscle beef sirloin and lamb shoulder. Use a sharp knife to cut both meats into small cubes, approximately 1-inch in size.

2. 2

   Season the Meat

   Add minced garlic, chopped oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the meat. Drizzle with olive oil and mix everything thoroughly until the meat is coated with the seasonings.

3. 3

   Form the Gyro Cone

   Using your hands, take a portion of the meat mixture and pack it tightly into a cone shape. Repeat this process until all the meat is formed into cones. Place the cones on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Cook the Gyro Cones

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the gyro cones in the oven for about 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

5. 5

   Prepare the Pita and Toppings

   While the cones are cooking, prepare your toppings. Slice the tomatoes and red onion, chop the parsley, and have the tzatziki sauce ready.

6. 6

   Assemble the Gyros

   Once the cones are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. Slice the cones thinly and serve on warm pita bread topped with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.

7. 7

   Serve

   Enjoy your whole-muscle hand-stacked gyro cones with a side of extra tzatziki sauce if desired.