Sugar-Free Authentic Beef Gyro Meat

Experience the mouthwatering essence of Mediterranean cuisine with this Sugar-Free Authentic Beef Gyro Meat recipe—a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Crafted with a blend of aromatic spices like oregano, thyme, cumin, and coriander, this recipe uses 100% ground beef to create a perfectly juicy, tender texture without added sugars. The preparation includes finely minced onion and garlic for a balanced depth of flavor, while the loaf pan baking technique ensures evenly cooked, sliceable gyro meat. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile dish is ideal for serving in warm pita bread, atop a crisp salad, or alongside tangy tzatziki sauce for a guilt-free, low-carb meal that satisfies every craving. Perfect for meal prep and bursting with bold, authentic Greek flavors, this recipe is a deliciously wholesome addition to your culinary repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large Onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Roughly chop the large onion and, along with the garlic cloves, place them in the bowl of a food processor.

Step 3

Process the onion and garlic for about 10 seconds until very finely minced. If liquid separates from the mixture, strain it out using a fine mesh sieve, pressing down to remove as much liquid as possible.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the strained onion and garlic mixture with the ground beef, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, pressing it down firmly to ensure there are no air pockets and the top is level.

Step 7

Place the loaf pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the meat from the oven and drain off any excess fat.

Step 9

Let the meat rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and slice the loaf thinly for serving.

Step 10

Serve the gyro meat with traditional accompaniments like pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(224.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	130.3

Total Fat 1.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2374.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.9mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 499.7mg	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: 9.6%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 78.4%