Lamb and Beef Gyros Recipe

Name: Lamb and Beef Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Medium Onion; 1 pound Ground Lamb; 1 pound Ground Beef, 80% Lean; 2 teaspoons Oregano; 2 teaspoons Marjoram; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 4 cloves Garlic; Pita Bread; Onions, For Garnish; Tomatoes, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 whole Medium Onion
1 pound Ground Lamb
1 pound Ground Beef, 80% Lean
2 teaspoons Oregano
2 teaspoons Marjoram
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
4 cloves Garlic
Pita Bread
Onions, For Garnish
Tomatoes, For Garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Chop the onion and put into a food processor.
3
Blend in the food processor for 30 seconds, pausing to scrape down the sides.
4
Pour pureed onion onto a dishcloth or paper towel.
5
Squeeze out the onion juice and discard (or reserve for later use).
6
Return the drained pureed onion to a bowl and add remaining ingredients.
7
Blend until well combined.
8
Press meat mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for an hour.
9
Remove from oven and set pan on a wire rack.
10
Cover the top of the meatloaf with foil and weight the foil down with heavy cans or a brick.
11
Let rest and cool for 30-45 minutes.
12
When cool, slice the meatloaf into very thin slices.
13
In a skillet set on medium high, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
14
Brown several strips of meat, approximately 2 minutes per side.
15
Let meat drain on a plate covered with a paper towel.
16
Add more meat strips to the pan (no need to add more oil) and finish browning meat in batches.
17
Serve wrapped in a pita with Tzatziki sauce, onions and tomatoes.
18
For my Tzatziki sauce recipe, search Tasty Kitchen for Tzatziki Sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Medium Onion, 1 pound Ground Lamb, 1 pound Ground Beef, 80% Lean, 2 teaspoons Oregano, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Beef Gyros falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb and Beef Gyros

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