Category: Lamb -

Gyro Meat     

Ingredients:
1 medium Onion (cut into chunks)
4 cloves Garlic
1 lb Ground lamb
1 lb Ground beef
1 tbsp Dried oregano
2 tsp Dried marjoram
2 tsp Dried thyme
2 tsp Dried rosemary
1 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Sea salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or foil.

In a food processor, puree the garlic and onion, scraping the sides with a spatula as needed, until a smooth paste forms. Transfer the onion mixture to a kitchen towel, twist the ends, and squeeze to release as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid and place the dried mixture from the towel back into the food processor.

Add the lamb, beef, herbs, salt, and pepper. Process until the texture is like a paste, about 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.

Transfer the meat mixture into the lined pan. Press down to compact it as much as possible. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

When the meat is done, remove from the oven, drain the fat, then tent with foil and let the meat rest until it reaches 175 degrees F. Remove the meat from the pan and cool completely, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours, until cold. Slice the loaf of gyro meat as thinly as you can. Freeze any extra, separate slices with parchment paper.

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the gyro meat in a single layer and pan fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.

Date added: 2025-03-03
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