# Homemade Gyros

This recipe uses a viral doner kebab technique to make easy and delicious homemade gyros.

- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- ground beef
- ground lamb
- salt
- pepper
- smoked paprika
- cumin
- ground coriander
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried oregano
- cayenne
- olive oil
- 1 scoop Greek yogurt
- 1 small onion, grated and squeezed of water
- warm pita
- homemade tzatziki sauce
- onions, thinly sliced
- tomatoes

## Instructions

1. Add ground beef and ground lamb to a bowl.
2. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, garlic and onion powder, dried oregano, and cayenne.
3. Drizzle in olive oil and add a scoop of Greek yogurt.
4. Grate a small onion, squeeze out the water, and add it to the bowl.
5. Mix well until the meat forms what looks to be a paste.
6. Place a good portion between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out thin.
7. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper, then fold the meat over all the way up.
8. Place it on a baking sheet and bake in a 400° oven for 15 minutes.
9. After about 15 minutes, unwrap the logs and place them back in the oven to brown for another 15 minutes.
10. Let the meat rest for about 5 minutes, then tear it into strips.
11. To assemble, lay down a warm pita and spread a layer of homemade tzatziki sauce.
12. Add thinly sliced onions, then the gyro meat.
13. Top it with tomatoes, more sauce, and onions.

## Equipment

- bowl
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- oven

## Tips

- Mix the meat until it forms a paste-like consistency.
- Roll the meat out thin between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Let the meat rest for about 5 minutes after baking before tearing into strips.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18fLTs6rcE/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5ccdb491-e3cf-4500-9e4a-23e13e1700f2
- Extracted: 2026-05-17

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