{"id":1754,"date":"2009-01-21T17:51:34","date_gmt":"2009-01-21T21:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2011-04-29T00:37:02","modified_gmt":"2011-04-29T07:37:02","slug":"homemade-gyro-meat-and-tzatziki-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/homemade-gyro-meat-and-tzatziki-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Gyro Meat and Tzatziki Sauce."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1796 aligncenter\" title=\"gyro-greek-032\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-032-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-greek-032\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-032-1024x766.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-032-300x224.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-032.jpg 1357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">WOW.\u00a0 I finally made my own <strong>Gyro Meat<\/strong> and it turned out terrific.\u00a0 I captured the flavor and consistency without a rotisserie.\u00a0 I researched several Gyro Meat recipes online to arrive at\u00a0this perfect combination of a few.\u00a0 And the preparation is relatively easy for the\u00a0authentic tasting results.\u00a0 The short <strong>RECIPE<\/strong> goes like this &#8212;\u00a0Mix all ingredients together, puree, form into loaf, bake on a rack, let rest and slice thinly &#8212;\u00a0EAT with Tzatziki.\u00a0 If that doesn&#8217;t tell you everything, the step by step photos and ingredients are shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1835 aligncenter\" title=\"gyro-greek-024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-024-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-greek-024\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-024-1024x767.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-024-300x224.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-024.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1\/2 pound of Ground Lamb<br \/>\n1\/2 pound of Ground Beef<br \/>\n1\/4 cup of minced Onion<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon of minced Garlic<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon of dried Thyme<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon of dried Oregano<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon of dried Rosemary<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon of dried Marjoram<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon of ground Cumin<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon of ground Black Pepper<br \/>\n1\/4 teaspoon of Salt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Directions<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.)\u00a0 Combine and mix ALL ingredients together, then place\u00a0in a food processor and puree until a paste consistency (1 &#8211; 2 Minutes).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.)\u00a0 Scoop mixture out of the food processor and into a plastic wrap lined loaf pan.\u00a0 Press firmly into the pan to close all air pockets in the meat.\u00a0 Tightly wrap the plastic around the meat\u00a0and let chill overnight (or several hours) in the fridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.)\u00a0 Remove formed Gyro Meat from the loaf pan and plastic wrap and place\u00a0on a rack on a foil lined cookie sheet &#8212;\u00a0This allows all sides of the meat to cook and the fat to run off.\u00a0 Bake in the oven at 325<span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">\u00b0<\/span> for 1 Hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.)\u00a0 After baking, remove from the oven, cover and let rest for about 10 minutes, then thinly slice for a Gyro Sandwich or alone with Tzatziki Sauce.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The photographs note the progression from (L &#8211; R)\u00a0downward.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1826\" title=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-040\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/tommy-bs-gyro-map-040-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-040\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1827\" title=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-042\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/tommy-bs-gyro-map-042-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-042\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1828\" title=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-047\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/tommy-bs-gyro-map-047-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-047\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1829\" title=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-051\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/tommy-bs-gyro-map-051-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-051\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1830\" title=\"gyro-greek-003\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-003-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-greek-003\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1831\" title=\"gyro-greek-016\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-016-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-greek-016\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tzatziki Sauce Recipe<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt<br \/>\n1\/3 cup of grated English Cucumber<br \/>\n1 &#8211; 2 minced Garlic Cloves<br \/>\n1 teaspoon of Olive Oil<br \/>\n1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice (I&#8217;m heavy-handed)<br \/>\n1 tablespoon of fresh chopped Dill (Optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mix all ingredient together and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, or overnight while the Gyro Meat mixture is doing the same.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1824\" title=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-032\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/tommy-bs-gyro-map-032-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-032\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1825\" title=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-038\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/tommy-bs-gyro-map-038-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tommy-bs-gyro-map-038\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1832\" title=\"gyro-greek-030\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-greek-030-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-greek-030\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For LEFTOVERS,\u00a0when the Gyro Meat is cold and\u00a0easier to slice thin, I cut a few slices, lay them on a Pita or Flat Bread, drizzle\u00a0a little Olive Oil around the edges, then cook it in the toaster oven.\u00a0 All you have to do is fold and eat.\u00a0\u00a0 It turns out great.<\/p>\n<p>Or I&#8217;ll cook\u00a0the sliced Gyro Meat in a skillet with\/without a little Olive Oil.\u00a0 It&#8217;s fun to have\u00a0the meat\u00a0on hand for quick lunches and dinners throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1836\" title=\"gyro-meat-002\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-meat-002-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-meat-002\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1837\" title=\"gyro-meat-004\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-meat-004-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-meat-004\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1840\" title=\"gyro-meat-0021\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/gyro-meat-0021-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"gyro-meat-0021\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NOTE<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0This Gyro Meat Recipe makes a fair amount for two, but the ingredients can\u00a0easily be doubled to serve more.<\/p>\n<p>Related Links:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/Recipe\/Traditional-Gyro-Meat\/Detail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/Recipe\/Traditional-Gyro-Meat\/Detail.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/greekfood.about.com\/od\/appetizerssalads\/r\/tzatziki_sass.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/greekfood.about.com\/od\/appetizerssalads\/r\/tzatziki_sass.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/xfleetwoodx.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/22\/homemade-gyros-so-worth-the-effort\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/xfleetwoodx.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/22\/homemade-gyros-so-worth-the-effort\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WOW.\u00a0 I finally made my own Gyro Meat and it turned out terrific.\u00a0 I captured the flavor and consistency without a rotisserie.\u00a0 I researched several Gyro Meat recipes online to arrive at\u00a0this perfect combination of a few.\u00a0 And the preparation is relatively easy for the\u00a0authentic tasting results.\u00a0 The short RECIPE goes like this &#8212;\u00a0Mix all [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[359,44,1,796,461,50,608,1045,41],"tags":[2347,2344,36,2341,2350,2338,2340,2345,2342,2343,188,2339,2348,2349],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Homemade Gyro Meat 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