Traditional Gyro Meat

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Pulse onion in a food processor until finely chopped, about 5 (1-second) pulses. Scoop onions onto the center of a towel, gather up the towel ends, and squeeze to remove liquid.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine onions, lamb, beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Evenly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Working in 2 batches if necessary, place meat mixture into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and the texture feels tacky, about 1 minute.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer mixture into prepared loaf pan, and pack down to make sure there are no air pockets. Line a medium roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the loaf pan in the center of the towel-lined roasting pan, and transfer it into the preheated oven. Carefully pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until gyro meat is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour to 1 hour 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Pour off any accumulated fat, and allow to cool slightly before slicing thinly and serving.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)

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