Authentic Beef Gyro Meat
Experience the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean with this *Authentic Beef Gyro Meat* recipe, perfect for creating your own delicious Greek street food at home. Made with ground beef, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and oregano, and enriched with freshly minced garlic and breadcrumbs for a satisfying texture, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering taste in every bite. Baked as a loaf and then thinly sliced to achieve the classic gyro style, this dish combines tender, flavorful meat with a quick and easy preparation method. Serve it wrapped in warm pita bread with traditional toppings like creamy tzatziki, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and red onions for a customizable, crowd-pleasing meal. Ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for fans of Greek cuisine! Keywords: beef gyro meat, homemade gyro, Greek street food, authentic Mediterranean recipe, easy gyro recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 3 medium, minced Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 50 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients until well incorporated.
Add in the breadcrumbs and the egg. Mix everything until it forms a uniform mixture.
Lightly grease a rectangular loaf pan with olive oil.
Pack the meat mixture firmly into the loaf pan, smoothing the top to ensure even cooking.
Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the meat from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
Transfer the meat to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the gyro meat into thin strips.
Serve the beef gyro meat warm in pita bread with your choice of toppings such as tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.1 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 565 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 3626 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 102.1 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1416 mg | 30% | |
*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.
