The Ultimate Loaded Gyro Plate
Tender, warmly spiced layers of seasoned beef and lamb carved from a homemade loaf, piled high over fluffy rice with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a cascade of tangy tzatziki. This gyro plate brings the magic of a Greek street cart straight to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
+ 14 more ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, grated onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is very smooth and almost paste-like.
Press the meat mixture firmly into a loaf pan, eliminating any air pockets. Pack it down as tightly as possible for the best sliceable texture.
Bake the meat loaf for 50 to 55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
While the meat bakes, cook the rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Prepare the plate by layering a generous scoop of rice on each plate. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
Slice the gyro meat thinly against the grain and fan it over the rice and vegetables.
Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce. Garnish with crumbled feta and Kalamata olives. Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
Nutrition Estimate
Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI