Sharing a great and simple Gyros recipe

Here's a simple recipe for Gyros that we've been using for years:

GYROS

1 lb ground lamb 1 lb lean beef hamburger 1 medium onion 2 heaping T finely minced garlic 1 T each of Cumin, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary (fresh ground in spice grinder), Thyme, Black Pepper, Salt (exactly 1T of each is just perfect)

Mini-loaf pan like this one: http://ift.tt/2jQJdi4

Roughly chop onion and put in food processor. Puree as fine as possible. End result needs to be the consistency of very smooth applesauce. If food processor is not capable of this fine puree, transfer to a blender to finish. Remove onion puree from blender and press all the liquid out through a cloth or carefully thru several strong paper towels. Set aside.

Grind/chop the beef and lamb together in the food processor. Do a couple passes if necessary as end result needs to be finely ground. Remove ground meat to a large bowl. Add the mostly liquid-free onion puree and minced garlic to the meat along with all the seasonings and mix/work by hand.

Preheat oven to 325 and boil a tea kettle of water. Distribute meat mixture into the mini loaf pan depressions. Make the individual loaves level with the top of the pan edge as they will shrink a bit during baking. Place the loaf pan in a large Pyrex or cake-pan (needs to hold ½” deep of water as a water bath). Fill the outer pan with ½” or so of the boiling water and throw the whole thing into the oven. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and cool.

Slice loaves into thin strips and pan fry (no oil needed) both sides to sear/brown meat. We find that a single loaf is enough for two people, but your mileage may vary. Charcoal grill can also be used, but stovetop with a pan is very easy. Vacuum pack and freeze any remaining loaves for later use.

Serve on flatbread or pita with sliced cucumber, onions, fresh tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce. For Tzatziki sauce, we find the Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip (cucumber dill feta) to be a great substitute for the homemade variety.

Enjoy!

p.s. if anyone uses this recipe please post here as we think this is just about the best one we've tried yet.

bon appetit