MediterraneanMain course
Gyros
This recipe makes a spiced ground lamb loaf that you can slice and serve in pita. It's seasoned with onion, parsley, oregano, garlic, cumin, and fenugreek, then compressed and baked until cooked through. The chilling step helps the loaf hold its shape for slicing.
Method
1 steps · 45 min total
- 01
Prepare and chill lamb loaf
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, 3 tablespoons water, 1 large onion, 3 tablespoons parsley, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 head garlic, 2 teaspoons pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Shape the mixture into a compact loaf. Wrap it tightly in plastic film to compress it, then refrigerate for 2 hours. This helps the loaf hold together when it bakes.
When you're ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350°F. Unwrap the meat mixture and place it on a cookie sheet or in a shallow baking dish. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until cooked through.
