Lamb and Beef Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Lamb and beef gyro on a pita bread topped with authentic tzatziki sauce.

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Lamb and Beef Gyros Recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

This Lamb and Beef Gyro recipe with Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious combination of flavors from red onion, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper that you can easily make at home.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 15

Additional Time50

Total Time2 20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: servings

Calories: 368kcal

Author: Linda

Ingredients

Ground Lamb and Beef Gyro Meat

½ pound ground lamb lower the fat content the better
½ lb. ground beef lower the fat content the better
½ large red onion chopped
2 Tbsp Minced Cloves Garlic
2 tsp Marjoram
2 tsp Rosemary
2 tsp Oregano
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Black Pepper

Sandwich

7 Pita Breads
7 Lettuce leaves
7 Tomato slices
4 Onion slices

Instructions

Place the red onion in a food processor bowl and process until finely chopped.
Remove the onion from the food processor and place it in a tea towel, squeezing it to remove all the juices.
Return the onion to the food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse for approximately 1 minute until you achieve a paste-like consistency. The gyro meat mixture will come together in the food processor, similar to a ball of dough.
Place the mixture in a glass baking dish. Flatten and smooth the meat into a nice meatloaf shape.
Place in a water bath and cook at 325°F (163°C) for 60-75 minutes, or until you reach an internal temperature of 165°F-170°F (74°C-77°C).
Once removed from the oven, drain the fat.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then place on a wire rack (I also put a pan under the rack to catch any drippings) and place a heavy object on top to compress the gyro meat. I used a cast-iron skillet with three cans inside for additional weight.
Remove the weight and let rest for 30 minutes.
Slice the meat into desired-sized slices.
Place meat slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until crispy.
Serve in warm pita bread with lettuce, sliced onion, sliced tomato, and this Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

To store the Lamb and Beef Gyro, let it cool and then wrap it before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. For longer storage, freeze it wrapped in plastic or a freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.

To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or in a skillet until heated through. Avoid microwaving as it can make the meat tough.

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