Gyro 🥙 Day 3 Greek Dinner Series

Ingredients

• 1 large Onion (peeled and quartered)
• 4 cloves Garlic (peeled)
• 500 g Ground Beef (80 % lean, preferably grass‑fed)
• 250 g Ground Lamb (fresh, not pre‑seasoned)
• 2 tsp Dried Oregano (Greek oregano preferred)
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
• 2 tbsp Margarine (softened, unsalted)
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 sheet Aluminum Foil (large enough to wrap the log)
• 1 piece Wooden Skewer (to hold the log together while baking)
• 4 pieces Pita Bread (whole‑wheat or regular, warmed)
• 1 cup Tzatziki (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 medium Tomato (sliced)
• 0.5 medium Cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
• 0.25 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 100 g Feta Cheese (crumbled)

Instructions

1. Make Onion‑Garlic Puree

   Place the quartered onion and garlic cloves in a food processor. Pulse until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

   Time: PT10M

2. Combine Meat and Seasonings

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the ground beef, ground lamb, softened margarine, onion‑garlic puree, oregano, thyme, rosemary, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix on low speed until the mixture forms a cohesive, paste‑like consistency.

   Time: PT5M

3. Shape and Wrap the Log

   Transfer the meat mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Shape it into a uniform log about 4‑5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place a wooden skewer through the center to hold the shape, then wrap the log tightly in aluminum foil. If you prefer, place the log in a loaf pan instead of foil.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bake the Meat Log

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the wrapped log on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Rest and Slice

   Remove the log from the oven and let it rest, still wrapped, for 5 minutes. Unwrap and, using a sharp chef’s knife, shave the log into thin slices (about ¼‑inch thick).

   Time: PT5M

6. Pan‑Fry the Slices

   Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat and add a thin drizzle of olive oil. Working in batches, add the meat slices and fry for 2‑3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

   Time: PT7M

7. Assemble the Pita

   Warm the pita breads briefly in the oven or on a skillet. Spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki on each pita, add a few crispy meat slices, then top with tomato, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta. Fold or roll and serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

4 g