# Gyro (from Dimitra's Dishes)

Video: [The Ultimate Greek American Gyros](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4) by [Dimitra's Dishes](https://www.youtube.com/@DimitrasDishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$8.10 per serving, ~$24.30 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$9.90* per serving (55%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- some garlic _(amount estimated)_
- 2 small onion
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- to taste salt
- heaping teaspoonful ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- some black pepper
- some crushed red pepper flakes
- to serve pita bread _(amount estimated)_
- to serve tzatziki sauce _(amount estimated)_
- to serve red onion _(amount estimated)_
- to serve tomato _(amount estimated)_
- to serve bell pepper _(amount estimated)_
- a tiny bit olive oil _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [3:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4&t=222s) Mince garlic cloves inside a food processor.
2. [3:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4&t=227s) Peel and chop onions, then pulse them in the food processor until fine.
3. [4:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4&t=242s) Add ground beef, rosemary leaves, salt, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes into the processor.
4. [5:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4&t=331s) Pulse the mixture until everything is thoroughly combined.
5. [5:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4&t=348s) Transfer the meat mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish and press it firmly into place.
6. [7:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4&t=420s) Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until done.
7. [7:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDafWBh7z4&t=444s) Cover the baked meatloaf with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled.
8. Slice the chilled meat thinly on a cutting board.
9. Transfer the sliced meat and pan juices into an airtight container for storage.
10. Slice red onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers for the sandwiches.
11. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of olive oil.
12. Cook the gyro meat slices in the skillet on both sides until crispy and golden.
13. Warm a pita and assemble with tzatziki sauce, sliced onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and crispy gyro meat.

## 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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