Homemade Greek Gyros

What You’ll Need

For the Gyro Meat

• 1 lb ground lamb

• 3–4 slices bacon, roughly chopped

• ½ yellow onion, roughly chopped

• 1 clove garlic, chopped or sliced

• 2 tbsp fresh oregano (Greek preferred)

• 2 tsp kosher or sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For Serving

• Pita bread or flatbread (warm)

• Sliced red onions

• Diced tomatoes

• Fresh lettuce (optional)

• Tzatziki sauce (see our recipe for homemade tzatziki sauce!)

Let’s Cook

1. Prep the Meat Mixture

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly incorporated.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).

2. Process the Meat

1. Preheat oven to 325–350°F.

2. Add the chilled lamb mixture, bacon, onion, and garlic to a food processor.

3. Pulse until the mixture becomes a smooth puree (about 1 minute). Scrape down sides as needed to fully incorporate everything.

3. Shape and Bake

1. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2. Scoop the lamb mixture onto the sheet and shape it into a loaf, roughly 8 inches long, 4–5 inches wide, and 1–1½ inches thick.

3. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.

4. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

4. Crisp and Finish

1. Once rested, slice the loaf into ¼-inch thick slices.

2. Move the oven rack to the top position and turn on the broiler.

3. Lay slices on a fresh foil-lined sheet and broil 1–2 minutes per side, just until the edges begin to brown and crisp.

5. Build Your Gyros

Serve the crispy gyro slices in warm pita bread with sliced onions, diced tomatoes, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or feta if you’d like to take it over the top.