The Best Homemade Gyros Recipe No Spit Required

The Best Homemade Gyros Recipe No Spit Required

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Learn how to make authenticstyle Homemade Gyros at home This easy recipe features perfectly spiced ovenbaked gyro meat and fresh tzatziki A smashing dinner idea

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Cooking tools:

  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cheesecloth
  • Grater
  • Loaf pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs ground lamb (or 1 lb ground beef 80/20 and 0.5 lb ground pork)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated
  • 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 large English cucumber, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 6 large Greek-style pita breads
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded

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