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Greek Gyro Meat

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
135 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Dinner Greek
Greek Gyro Meat
Ingredients
  • 1/2 onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • cooking spray
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary ingredients before starting the recipe.
2
Process the onion in a food processor until it reaches a finely chopped state, approximately requiring 5 short pulses.
3
Transfer the chopped onion onto the center of a clean towel and gather up the edges, then apply pressure to extract as much liquid as possible from the onion.
4
Combine the chopped onion with lamb, beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients using your hands until they are well combined and blended together seamlessly. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together harmoniously.
5
Preheat your oven to a moderate temperature of 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
6
Spray cooking spray evenly onto the interior surface of a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
7
Using your hands, mix the meat mixture in 2 batches if necessary until it reaches a finely chopped texture and feels slightly tacky, taking about 1 minute to complete.
8
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down firmly to eliminate any air pockets.
9
Line a medium-sized roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel and position the loaf pan in the center of it.
10
Transfer the loaf pan into the preheated oven and place a roasting pan with boiling water in it, so that the water level reaches halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
11
Bake in the preheated oven until the gyro meat reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), taking approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 25 minutes.
12
Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat to check its internal temperature.
13
Once cooked, pour off any excess fat and allow the gyro meat to cool slightly before slicing it thinly for serving.
14
Finally, serve and enjoy your delicious homemade gyro meat!