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Traditional Gyro Meat Recipe

A classic Greek dish made with seasoned meat, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Gyro Meat

  • 1 lb Ground Lamb
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine the onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb and beef with the onion mixture until well combined.
  4. Press the meat mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
  5. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  6. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Greek, Gyro, Meat
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