High Protein Authentic Beef Gyro Meat
Elevate your homemade Mediterranean fare with this *High Protein Authentic Beef Gyro Meat* recipe, a flavorful and protein-packed dish perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing dinner. Crafted from succulent ground beef and a medley of robust spices like oregano, rosemary, thyme, cumin, and coriander, this recipe delivers the bold, aromatic taste you'd expect from an authentic gyro. The secret lies in finely processing the onions and garlic to create a savory paste that infuses the beef with irresistible flavor during baking. Cooked to perfection in a loaf pan, this gyro meat is easy to slice thin and serve with warm pita bread, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce. With minimal prep and a hearty yield, this oven-baked gyro meat combines convenience and Mediterranean authenticity, making it an ideal high-protein choice for everyday meals or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Chop the onion into coarse chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the chopped onion to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Return the onion to the food processor along with the garlic cloves, oregano, rosemary, thyme, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Process until finely mixed and forms a paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with the onion-spice mixture. Mix thoroughly using your hands to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
Prepare a loaf pan by brushing it lightly with olive oil.
Press the beef mixture firmly into the loaf pan, ensuring there are no air pockets and the top is smooth.
Place the loaf pan in a larger baking dish to catch any extra fat that drips. Put in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the meat rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
Carefully drain any excess fat from the loaf pan, then turn the meat onto a cutting board.
Use a sharp knife to slice the gyro meat thinly.
Serve the beef gyro slices immediately with pita bread, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce, or freeze for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2380 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*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.
