How to Make Gyro Meat
Place 1 pound (450 grams) of lean ground lamb into a large mixing bowl., Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, onion powder, salt and pepper., Stir the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula., Form the meat into ½-inch (1.27...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place 1 pound (450 grams) of lean ground lamb into a large mixing bowl.
Alternatively, you can also use ½ pound (225 grams) of lean ground lamb and ½ pound (225 grams) of lean ground beef., If you are using beef, you might want to reduce the amount of pepper to ½ teaspoon., Keep stirring and folding until everything is evenly blended together.
You can use your hands to do this as well, as long as you don't mind the texture of the meat. , Roll the meat into small balls first, then gently flatten them with the palm of your hand until they are ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) thick.You will have enough meat to make about 12 small patties or 4 to 5 larger ones., There are two ways you can cook the meat patties, and it all depends on your personal preference.
Broiling will give you dryer patties, while frying will give you oilier ones.
Whichever method you choose, make sure that there is no pink left inside the patties when you are done.
To broil the patties: preheat your broiler first, then place the patties onto a baking sheet.
Broil them for 8 to 10 minutes.To fry the patties: heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry smaller patties for 3 to 4 minutes turning once.
Fry larger ones for 6 minutes, turning once., Gyro meat is typically served with pita bread, some fresh vegetables (such as lettuce, onions, and tomatoes) and tzatziki sauce. -
Step 2: Add the minced garlic
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Step 3: dried oregano
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Step 4: onion powder
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Step 5: salt and pepper.
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Step 6: Stir the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
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Step 7: Form the meat into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick patties.
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Step 8: Broil or fry the patties until they are no longer pink inside.
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Step 9: Cut the patties into thin slices
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Step 10: if desired
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Step 11: and serve them.
Detailed Guide
Alternatively, you can also use ½ pound (225 grams) of lean ground lamb and ½ pound (225 grams) of lean ground beef., If you are using beef, you might want to reduce the amount of pepper to ½ teaspoon., Keep stirring and folding until everything is evenly blended together.
You can use your hands to do this as well, as long as you don't mind the texture of the meat. , Roll the meat into small balls first, then gently flatten them with the palm of your hand until they are ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) thick.You will have enough meat to make about 12 small patties or 4 to 5 larger ones., There are two ways you can cook the meat patties, and it all depends on your personal preference.
Broiling will give you dryer patties, while frying will give you oilier ones.
Whichever method you choose, make sure that there is no pink left inside the patties when you are done.
To broil the patties: preheat your broiler first, then place the patties onto a baking sheet.
Broil them for 8 to 10 minutes.To fry the patties: heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry smaller patties for 3 to 4 minutes turning once.
Fry larger ones for 6 minutes, turning once., Gyro meat is typically served with pita bread, some fresh vegetables (such as lettuce, onions, and tomatoes) and tzatziki sauce.
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