Homemade Gyro Meat Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, cold)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (peeled)
• 3 pieces Garlic Cloves (peeled)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• ½ tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 piece Red Bell Pepper (cut into 1‑inch strips)
• 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper (cut into 1‑inch strips)
• 1 small Zucchini (sliced into half‑rounds)
• 1 small Red Onion (cut into wedges)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 5 pieces Pita Bread (soft, warmed)
• ½ cup Tzatziki Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 sheets Parchment Paper (large enough to wrap meat)

Instructions

1. Make Onion‑Garlic Pulp

   Pulse the peeled onion and garlic cloves in a food processor until they form a smooth pulp; if you don’t have a processor, finely mince and then mash with the side of a chef’s knife.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Meat Mixture

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion‑garlic pulp, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Using your hands, mix until just combined—over‑mixing can make the kebabs tough.

   Time: PT5M

3. Portion and Roll the Meat

   Divide the meat mixture into five equal portions (about 3.2 oz each). Place a portion between two sheets of parchment paper and roll with a rolling pin to a uniform ¼‑inch thickness. Then roll the sheet tightly into a log, like a poster, and seal the ends by folding the parchment.

   Time: PT10M

4. Prepare Vegetables

   While the meat is rolling, toss the bell pepper strips, zucchini rounds, red‑onion wedges, and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper on a separate sheet pan.

   Time: PT10M

5. Bake Kebabs and Veggies

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the parchment‑wrapped meat logs on one sheet pan and the seasoned vegetables on another. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 160°F (71°C) and the veggies are tender‑brown.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Assemble Kebabs

   Remove the meat logs from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Unwrap the parchment, slice each log into ½‑inch rounds. Warm the pita breads, spread a spoonful of tzatziki, add a few meat slices, top with roasted vegetables, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

28 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

5 g