Authentic Greek Gyro Meat

• 2 lb ground beef
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 3 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp oregano · dried
• 2 tsp cumin
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 nulls pita bread
• ¼ nulls red onion · chopped
• 1 null tomato · chopped
• ½ cup feta cheese · crumbled
• 1 cup tzatziki · tzatziki sauce
• 1 cup french fries · cooked as french fries

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Add all gyro meat ingredients (ground beef, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, olive oil, and red wine vinegar) to the bowl of a stand mixer.

3. 3

   Using the paddle attachment, mix the meat mixture together on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is smooth, tacky, and pasty.

   about 6m
4. 4

   Place the meat into a loaf pan and use a spatula to gently press down, removing air pockets.

5. 5

   Place the loaf pan onto a baking sheet to prevent splatter.

6. 6

   Bake for 60 minutes until gyro meat is no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer reads at least 160°F.

   about 1h
7. 7

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

   about 15m
8. 8

   Remove any excess grease with a paper towel.

9. 9

   Thinly slice the meat and serve immediately, or sauté in a hot pan with oil until golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    If using french fries, cook according to package directions, then toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.

11. 11

    To assemble gyros, snip the top of small pitas or cut larger pitas in half.

12. 12

    Fill pita pockets with tzatziki, gyro meat, fries, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese.