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Homemade Lamb Gyro recipe – video tutorial

Published: April 7, 2017 | Updated: February 18, 2019 | By Ashlee

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I adore Greek food – It’s been a favorite for years – BUT I haven’t found a good Greek place everywhere I’ve lived over the years (there is this place in Dallas that I dream about – it’s that good).  SO I’m left to once again learn to make something myself! Now the biggest challenge with Gyros is the cooking style!

the best way to make homemade lamb gyros at home - recipe and video tutorial

Obviously the traditional way of cooking them on a rotisserie is a little hard without a rotisserie! and seems silly to buy something that I’d only use for one recipe.  SO how do you get this recipe right? The Double bake! Kinda like biscotti – bake the meat as a meatloaf form first – then cut off slices and broil.  The broil will get the outer texture close to the rotisserie we’re looking for!

Serve your Gyro’s with pita, homemade tzatziki sauce, feta, onions and tomatoes or anything else you enjoy on yours! I say it all the time but the best part about making food from scratch is the ability to personalize it! Onions, tomatoes, olives… anything you love with greek food.  I’m a feta freak so I tend to go overboard in that area.

the trick to getting the right texture on your homemade gyros is the double bake

update – apparently calling meat processed “gross” offends people – I apologize now – but while I love eating it I do find that raw meet turned into a paste in the food processor unappealing – you have been warned.

homemade greek lamb gyros

Homemade Lamb Gyro meat - video tutorial

Gyros are one of my favorite meals and while I don't have a rotisserie at home so this is the best way I've found to make them at home and get the great outer texture
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 lbs ground lamb
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp dried marjoram
  • 1 1/2 ts dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 325
  • put the onion in a food processor and process
  • turn out onto a tea towel, gather the ends and squeeze until all the juice is removed - return to the food processor
  • add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper and process until it's a paste
  • place the meatloaf onto a jelly roll pan and shape into a rectangle about 1 1/2-2 inches tall - don't forget to add a meat thermometer
  • bake at 325 until the meat hits 155-160
  • take out of the oven and let rest for 10 mins
  • turn the oven to broil
  • then slice the meat thin and lay out flat on a baking sheet (or two)
  • broil 2-3 mins, or until the meat starts to crisp on the edges
  • Serve on a pita bread with tzatziki sauce, thinly sliced red onions, diced tomato and feta cheese!

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Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.1mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @ashleemariecakes or tag #makesomeawesome and I'll share your image in my Instagram stories!

it's easy to get the flavor lamb gyros right - getting the right texture is all about how you bake it

So what is your favorite greek dish? There is this greek salad I ADORE, and this stuffed burger is amazing… Or do you have another international cuisine you love? We enjoy Indian, Mexican, Italian, Japanese and more – I’d love to hear what you’d like to see more of!

make traditional gyros at home without a rotisserie

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  1. Analida's

    April 7, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    My family and I love gyros. Every year there is a Greek festival in my town and we have to go and get gyros among other things. I really like your tutorial, you make it look easy.

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 20, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like the recipe, and yes it is very easy!

  2. Kerri Markey

    April 8, 2017 at 10:51 am

    Hi Ashlee, looks yummy. I am going to try this gyro, as you mentioned Dallas as having a great restuarant serving this meal, I am traveling with my daughter to Dallas towards the end of July any reccommendations for yummy food places?
    Thanks for sharing, Kerri

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 20, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      I am so sorry – I haven’t been in 18 years, I don’t remember the name or where it is! Let me know what you think when you try it!

  3. Your Daughter

    April 9, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Could it be? How could it? Neat picture of a gyro, that Greek burrito?

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 20, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      HA, you are too cute sweetie. Now you know how to make it yourself. even better, right?

  4. Jennifer

    October 30, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Ashlee, thank you so much for this Gyro recipe! I have been looking forever for a Gyro recipe. Like you, if you can’t find a decent take out place, you make it yourself! Love your spirit girl! Any great recipes for Indian food? I would love to know. Best!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 20, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      I make manicotti, alfredo (although not authentic), lasagna, florentine cookies, ravioli, and more, but those are on the site! I’m so glad you like the gyro, I just make them again last week.

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