Homemade Lamb Gyro recipe - video tutorial (2024)

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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!

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.

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 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

4.42 from 12 votes

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

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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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!

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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!
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!
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?
Jennifer
October 30, 2018 at 9:54 pm

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.