Greek Gyro Meatloaf
A delicious twist on traditional meatloaf, flavored with Greek spices and served with pita and tzatziki.
Equipment
- Loaf pans or sheet tray For baking the meatloaf
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pita fresh pita
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup finely shaved onion and tomato
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease two loaf pans or a quarter-sized sheet tray.
- In a large food processor, combine the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and fresh parsley. Pulse until finely chopped or pureed. If you prefer, you can chop these ingredients by hand.
- Add the ground beef to the processor along with the kosher salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and cinnamon. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Scoop the meat mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pans. If using a sheet tray, shape the meat into a slab. Cover the meat with a sheet of parchment paper and press down evenly.
- For best results, place the meat in the freezer for 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight to firm up.
- Bake the gyro in the loaf pans for 40-50 minutes or on the sheet tray for 25-30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C).
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the meat into thin or thick slices, or dice it up as desired. Serve on fresh pita with tzatziki sauce and your choice of toppings like shaved onion and tomato. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture. You can also serve this gyro with a side of Greek salad for a complete meal.