Low Carb Authentic Beef Gyro Meat
Savor the rich, bold flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this **Low Carb Authentic Beef Gyro Meat** recipe—a perfect dish for keto enthusiasts and anyone seeking a healthy twist on classic Greek fare! This easy-to-make recipe combines ground beef with fragrant herbs like oregano, thyme, cumin, and rosemary, creating a succulent and aromatic gyro meat that's oven-baked for ultimate tenderness. The addition of onion, garlic, and a single egg ensures a perfectly moist, cohesive texture. Cooked in a water bath, this method delivers authentic flavors while keeping it delightfully low-carb. Slice thinly and pair with creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crumbles of feta cheese, served in low-carb flatbread or lettuce wraps for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or entertaining, this gyro recipe is a must-try for Mediterranean food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, peeled and quartered onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a food processor, add the quartered onion and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely minced.
Add the ground beef, oregano, thyme, cumin, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is a fine paste.
Add the egg to the beef mixture and process until well combined.
Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
Transfer the beef mixture into the loaf pan and press down firmly to ensure there are no air pockets.
Place the loaf pan in a larger baking dish. Fill the larger dish with water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the loaf pan to create a water bath.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Once done, let the gyro meat rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly.
Serve with traditional accompaniments such as tzatziki sauce, sliced cucumber, tomato, and feta cheese wrapped in lettuce leaves or low-carb flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2477 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
