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The Best Gyros

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Delicious homemade gyro meat and tzatziki make an easy and super flavorful meal sure to please!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb
  • 1 small Onion
  • 4-6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 4-8 oz Feta Cheese Start with 4 oz and taste when the sauce is combined to see if you want more
  • 1 1/4 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1-2 Garlic Cloves Finely grated. However, I have used garlic powder and been pleased with the flavor as well.
  • 1 Lemon Start with the juice of half of a lemon and see if you want more once the sauce is combined.
  • 1 cup Grated Cucumber
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a food processor, process the onion until smooth. Add the garlic and process until smooth and combined. Set aside.
  • In a large food processor or KitchenAid Mixer, process the ground beef and lamb until it looks sticky and well blended.
  • Add the onion/garlic mix to the meat. Add in seasonings. Mix until well combined.
  • Spray a 9x5 loaf pan and dump the meat into the pan. Try to beat out any air pockets and punch the meat into the pan.
  • Bake at 325 for 45 minutes-1 hour and let the meat cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, Slice the meat into very thin slices. You can bake them, fry them in a skillet, or place them in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them up and heat them through.
  • Assemble gyros and enjoy!

Tzatziki Sauce

  • Grate the cucumber and garlic clove. Add them to the yogurt with half of a freshly squeezed lemon. Combine all of the other ingredients. Taste and see if you would like more lemon juice, salt, or feta added. Chill and serve over the gyros.