Why Is this Gyro Meat So Good?

Easy. Use your stand mixer to make it in a snap.Delicious. Who doesn’t love a Greek Gyro?Low Carb. This gyro meat is only 2 carbs per serving.Fast. Forget using a rotisserie with my method.

I absolutely love gyros. Nothing makes me happier than walking down Manhattan with a big huge gyro dripping tzatziki all over my suit. But here’s the thing. I don’t live in Manhattan. I live in a little suburb in Texas. If I wanted to find authentic gyro meat near me? I would be driving about 30 miles round trip. So I decided I would just try to make my own gyro recipe at home.  Several hours of internet research ensued and as usual, many of the other recipes out there were too complicated for me.  So I simplified and now we have this crazy easy recipe that tastes just like authentic Greek gyro meat–but I warn you, it’s not made authentically.

How To Pronounce Gyro

The word “gyro” is pronounced as “YEE-roh”. The initial sound is similar to the “y” in “yellow,” and it’s important to roll the “r” slightly.

How is Gyro Meat Made?

The word gyro (pronounced yee-roh) means to turn. If you wanted to follow an authentic Greek recipe for this, well the first thing you’d have to do is invest in a ginormous upright rotisserie grill. What I like about gyros is that you can make the gyro meat at home, and then the keto folks can eat the meat with a few other side dishes, while the non keto family members can chow down the meat with the pita. I’m okay with that. They are going to be SO FULL with that bread, they won’t be able to eat much of the gyro meat. Which means more for me. Woohoo! Normally you’d have a large cone of meat that had been cooked on a spit, and turned frequently. It would take hours from start to finish. Oh, and you’d probably also end up with about 50 lbs of meat sitting around because that’s how big those rotisserie thingies are. So yeah. Take my advice. Go for authentic gyro taste, not for the authentic way to actually MAKE the best gyro meat at home.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ground Beef- A leaner cut of beef is paired well with the high-fat content of the ground pork.Ground pork- You can also use ground lamb for the gyro meat blend. Red Onion- Chop them coarsely to give a bit of texture and flavor.Garlic- Don’t be afraid to measure this with your heart.Ground MarjoramDried rosemaryDried OreganoKosher SaltGround Black Pepper

How To Make This Gyro Meat Recipe at Home

If the idea of making your own homemade gyro meat seems daunting, follow the easy instructions below (complete with pictures) for a bite that will turn out perfect every time! I have one son who refuses to eat lamb because “They’re too cute to eat.” So at our house, the homemade gyros are usually made with either ground beef, or a combination of pork and ground beef. I totally get that it’s close to heresy to make a middle-eastern dish eaten originally by Muslims and Jews using Pork. I do, I get it. But if I want my son to eat any of it? No lamb gyros. So you can make lamb gyros, ground beef gyros, or pork gyros, or lamb and beef gyros, and they will all taste delicious. Honestly, I just buy whatever in on sale. I would stay away from extra lean meats like ground chicken or turkey for this dish. You need a good marbling of fat in whatever ground meat you use to make gyros. 2. Puree well. If you don’t want to dirty a food processor, either chop then really finely, or grate the onion. 3. Place ground meat, onions, garlic, and spices in a stand mixer. If you don’t have a stand mixer, it’s okay. Either use a hand mixer, or just beat the heck out of the mixture with a wooden spoon. 4. Mix well. This step is very important. Either use a hand mixer, a stand mixer–or your hands. But you want to get a sticky, pasty consistency to the meat. If you don’t do that, you won’t really have a loaf. You will have hamburgers. What we are doing with this paddling is trying to extract protein. You know when the protein extraction has begun because the meat starts to become a sticky mess. Why do we want to do this? Well, Protein Extraction allows the protein in the meat to better encapsulate the fat, and hold water and fat together. This allows the protein and water to become best buddies, and stick close together, keeping you from having a watery, or fatty mess. This results in a better final product, with a smoother mouthfeel. It also helps you slice the finished product a lot more easily. 5. Put the sticky meat mixture in a baking pan and smooth and smoosh in as much as you can. 6. Once it is baked, place it on foil sheets. 7. Make a nice tight wrap of that loaf. 8. Weight it down and let it rest. You are doing this to allow the meat to become as close to a traditional gyro cone as you can. This is not an optional step if you want a dense, gyro-like loaf. And there you are! Luscious, easy, fragrant, homemade gyro meat.

Tips and Tricks

Variations

Topping gyro meat can significantly enhance its flavor and texture. Here are some delicious and creative variations for gyro meat toppings:

Tzatziki Sauce- A classic Greek sauce made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill. It adds a cool and creamy element to the spicy meat.Hummus- Creamy and rich, hummus complements the savory flavors of gyro meat. You can use traditional hummus or variations like red pepper or black olive hummus.Feta Cheese Crumbles- mAdding feta cheese provides a tangy and salty flavor that pairs well with the meat and other toppings.Tomato and Onion Salad-A refreshing mix of diced tomatoes and onions, seasoned with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Ways To Serve This Gyro Meat

Serve this gyro meat recipe with homemade Tzatziki sauce,You can serve with my 5-minute hummus. You could add baba ghanoush.There’s also a Greek “Pizza” recipe with the leftover meat –if you have any.

Want To Make A Gyro Sandwich?

Throw some of this great gyro meat in a pita and top with tzatziki sauce. You’ll have gyros to go.

Want More International Recipes?

Butter ChickenFrench Garlic ChickenThai Basil BeefJamaican Peas and RiceKorean Chicken WingsBrazillian Baiano ChickenGerman Pancakes

So use either the oven, or the Instant Pot, and enjoy your homemade gyro meat recipe! If you love this recipe as much as I do, share this recipe with your friends on Facebook or Pin it to make again later.

Don’t forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.

Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.

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