Traditional Gyros
Traditional Gyros bring together a richly seasoned blend of lamb and beef, baked into a tender loaf that’s sliced thin for juicy, savory bites. Tucked into warm pitas with hummus, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, tangy feta, and cool tzatziki, it balances herbal aromatics with fresh, creamy toppings—perfect for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Gyros, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the onion to a food processor and chop it finely. Transfer the onion to a piece of cheesecloth and squeeze out the liquid. Move the onion to a large bowl.
- 2
Using your hands, combine the lamb, beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt with the onion until well mixed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the flavors blend, about 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Transfer the meat mixture to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and sticky, about 1 minute. Press the meat mixture into a 7x4-inch loaf pan, making sure there are no air pockets. Set the loaf pan in a roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the loaf pan to create a water bath.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain off any accumulated fat and let it cool slightly.
- 6
Slice the cooked gyro meat loaf thinly.
- 7
Spread 1 tablespoon hummus on each pita bread. Top each with some of the gyro meat slices, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, feta cheese crumbles, and 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce to finish each sandwich.
- Calories 466.64 kcal High 23%
- Protein 23.16 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 40.09 g 15%
- Total Fat 23.18 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 10.27 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.25 mg High 23%
- Sodium 577.57 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.78 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 180.61 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.61 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 186.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 52.25 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 4.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Gyros is a Greek dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 466.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Gyros?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Traditional Gyros made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Traditional Gyros?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Gyros?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 466.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Gyros easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Traditional Gyros healthy?
- Traditional Gyros has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 466.64 calories and 23.16 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 577.57 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.27 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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