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Gyro Taco Meat

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Gyro Taco Meat
Gyro Taco Meat

Gyro Taco Meat

Want that Gryo meat flavor, but don't feel like all the processing and baking? Give this a shot. It's great in tacos and burrito bowls.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Topping
Cuisine Greek, Mexican
Servings 2 Lbs

Equipment

  • Normal Kitchen Utensils

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Lb Ground Lamb Or Additional Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Medium White or Yellow Onion Finely Diced
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Marjoram Or Additional Oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients, including 1 tsp of pepper and 1/4 tsp of salt, together in a bowl. Chill for 2 hours to let everything meld together.
    1 Lb Ground Beef, 1 Lb Ground Lamb, 1/2 Medium White or Yellow Onion, 2-3 Cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Dried Thyme, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 1 tsp Dried Marjoram, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, 1 tsp Dried Rosemary, Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. You want as much surface area in the skillet as possible, at least 1/4 of open pan, to be able to spread the ground meat mixture out and get some crunchy bits. Cook in two batches if need be.
  • Cook the meat mixture 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and caramelized. Check for salt and pepper.
  • Serve in a pita with Tzatziki, lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced onion for a more typical gyro experience. You can also serve in tortillas with the same toppings (like a Greek-style taco), or in a bowl with rice and your favorite veggies.

Notes

Give this recipe a shot with ground pork or chicken. 
Keyword Greek, Ground, Gyro, Meat, Taco