Gyros an Authentic Recipe for Making Them at Home

Recreate the flavors of Greece in your own kitchen with this authentic homemade gyros recipe! Featuring a perfectly spiced blend of ground lamb and beef, this dish brings together aromatic herbs like oregano, cumin, and coriander for an irresistible Mediterranean flair. Baked to perfection and thinly sliced into tender strips, the gyro meat is then nestled in warm pita bread and topped with creamy tzatziki, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, and tangy feta cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe includes simple steps to achieve restaurant-style gyros in under an hour, making it perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend treat. Serve these homemade gyros with a fresh parsley garnish and a drizzle of olive oil for a truly authentic experience. Perfect for fans of Greek cuisine, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground lamb
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Pita breads
• 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
• 1 large, diced Tomato
• 0.5 sliced Cucumber
• 0.5 thinly sliced Red onion
• 0.25 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chopped onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely minced.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, and the onion mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Step 4

Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan. Press it down firmly to create a compact loaf.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

Once cooked, allow the meat to rest for 10-15 minutes. Remove it from the loaf pan and slice it thinly into gyro-style strips.

Step 7

Warm the pita breads in a skillet or wrap them in foil and heat them in the oven for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Assemble the gyros by spreading a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce onto each pita. Layer with the sliced gyro meat, diced tomato, cucumber slices, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Fold the pita into a wrap and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade gyros!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1812.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3561.7

Total Fat 213.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 786.7mg	0%
Sodium 9807.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 233.5g	0%

Vitamin D 24.1IU	0%
Calcium 658.0mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 3978.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 20.3%