Gyro Meat Recipe
Make tender, flavorful gyro meat at home using a simple blend of ground lamb, beef, and Greek spices—no rotisserie required. This easy oven-roasted gyro recipe delivers that classic Mediterranean taste with minimal effort. Perfect for meal prep, wraps, bowls, or low carb dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, almost like a paste. Alternatively, you can grate or mince them by hand.
In a stand mixer (or large bowl), combine the lamb, beef, onion-garlic mixture, and all the seasonings. Mix on medium speed for 10 minutes, until it forms a smooth, sticky paste. This texture is key for authentic gyro meat.
Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to portion the mixture. Roll into oval-shaped meatballs with your hands and place them on the prepared baking tray.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the gyro meatballs are golden and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
Let the meatballs cool for 10 minutes, then slice thinly if desired. Serve warm with keto pita, wraps, tzatziki, or your favorite low carb sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 238 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 2 g
- Protein Content
- 16 g
- Fat Content
- 19 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 8 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 1 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 65 mg
- Sodium Content
- 532 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 9 g
