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Gyro

From the video “The Ultimate Greek American Gyros” by Dimitra's Dishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Dimitra's Dishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~85 min
est.
Serves
~8
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Cost
~$8.10*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$9.90* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
15

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$24.30*for the batch in the video
~$8.10*per serving

You save about ~$9.90* per serving (55% less*) than ordering it out — ~$29.70* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: rosemary

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving488 kcal · 24% of 2,000
Fat20 g25%
Saturated fat7.1 g36%
Sodium385 mg17%
Carbohydrate36 g13%
Fiber2.7 g10%
Total sugars3.9 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein40 g79%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+8 of 20
  • Saturated fat−14 of 20
  • Sodium−7 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 12 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 8 servings (estimated: 1361 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 8 agrees). Typical amounts assumed for garlic, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, pita bread, red onion, tomato and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, black pepper, tzatziki sauce, bell pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: rosemary. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • plastic wrap
  • cast iron skillet
  • tongs
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amount of garlic
  • Exact amount of salt
  • Exact amount of black pepper
  • Exact amount of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Exact yield and servings
  • Total preparation and cooking time in minutes
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Dimitra's Dishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Gyro

What makes Dimitra's Dishes's Gyro recipe and technique special?

Dimitra's Dishes's take on Gyro focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Baking until done without overcooking keeps meat moist for slicing. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Gyro at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Gyro recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Gyro ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Gyro can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Dimitra's Dishes's Gyro?

This recipe utilizes approximately 15 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Gyro?

The official cooking video by Dimitra's Dishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.