Description
Learn how to make the ultimate Greek-American gyro pita at home with this easy recipe. Ground beef or lamb, combined with aromatic herbs and spices, create a flavorful paste that is grilled to perfection and served in a warm pita.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef or lamb, or a combination
- 1 onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- rosemary
- oregano
- ground cumin
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a paste forms.
- Mixing: Alternatively, use a tabletop mixer or mix by hand until well-combined.
- Cooking: Grill the mixture until cooked through.
- Serving: Serve the gyro paste in a warm pita.
Notes
- For best results, use a food processor for mixing.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek-American, gyro pita, ground beef, lamb, herbs, spices, grilling
