Easy Gyro Meat Recipe
This Gyro Meat delivers 20g protein and 358 calories per serving — a moderate-protein option with Mediterranean seasoning for variety in your rotation. Batch-preps 8 servings in quick prep time on the stovetop, letting you build multiple meals from one prep session. Use it as a protein base for bowls or wraps when you need different flavors to maintain consistency through the week.
Ingredients
- •Yellow Onion
- •Ground Lamb(454g)
- •80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(8g)
- •Garlic powder(8g)
- •Thyme, Dried(10g)
- •Marjoram, Ground(8g)
- •1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2Place the onion in the center of a clean kitchen towel and wring it out. Transfer the onion to a large bowl and add the lamb, beef, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well with wet hands.
- 3Transfer the meat mixture to the base of a food processor and pulse until a paste forms, about 2 minutes.
- 4Press the meat mixture firmly into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 50-60 minutes.
- 5Let the meat cool for 20-30 minutes, then slice very thinly.
Nutrition — Per Serving
358
calories
20g
protein
29g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 10.7g
- Sodium
- 76 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.9g
8 servings per batch · ~125g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Gyro Meat have per serving?
Each serving provides 20g of protein and 358 calories, with 29g fat and 4g carbs. The high fat content means this recipe is better used as a component in larger meals rather than standalone.
How long does Easy Gyro Meat take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe yielding 8 servings from stovetop cooking in a single batch. You'll produce substantial meal prep quantity efficiently.
Is Easy Gyro Meat good for fat loss?
At 358 calories and only 4g carbs per serving, the calorie density is moderate, but the 20g protein is moderate relative to the high fat content—it works best as part of a larger fat loss meal structure.
