Authentic HOMEMADE Greek Gyro Meat! Step by Step Recipe for Lamb and Beef Gyro at HOME!

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is less expensive than pork.

tzatziki

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories, while sour cream is a more affordable option.

Grind lamb shoulder steaks or use store-bought ground lamb.

Combine 1 pound of ground lamb and 1 pound of ground beef in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together 2.5 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of rosemary, 2 teaspoons of marjoram, 2 teaspoons of oregano, and 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper.

Add the spice mixture to the meat mixture along with 1 heaping tablespoon of minced garlic and minced onions.

Use a mixer to combine the ingredients until it reaches a paste-like consistency.

Press the meat mixture into a 7x10 inch pan.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the meat mixture in the oven for about 1 hour.

Once cooked, remove from oven and let it cool slightly.

Wrap the meat in foil and place a heavy skillet on top to compress for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Slice the meat thinly to serve.

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