Viral Homemade Gyro
This viral homemade gyro recipe is everywhere for a reason. It delivers those classic gyro flavors without a rotisserie, using an easy oven-baked method that’s perfect for weeknights.
I put my own healthy spin on it by pairing the spiced beef with a high-protein kefir tzatziki, made with whole-milk Lifeway Foods kefir and farmer cheese for extra creaminess, gut-friendly probiotics, and a serious protein boost. The result is a lighter, more nourishing take on a comfort-food favorite that still delivers on flavor. Wrapped in soft lavash and piled high with fresh veggies, this gyro-style recipe is satisfying, protein-packed, and proof that viral recipes really can be both delicious and good for you.
Ingredients:
Gyro Meat
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
- ½ large onion, grated
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup whole-milk Lifeway Foods kefir
Spices (all ½ teaspoon each):
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Paprika
- Dried oregano
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Black pepper
2 pieces of Lavash Bread, heated or toasted.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well (with your hands).
- Divide the mixture into two equal portions.
- Place one portion in the center of an approx 12×16-inch sheet of parchment paper. Top with another sheet of parchment. Use a rolling pin to flatten into a thin rectangle about the same size as parchment.
- Roll each parchment up to make two logs.
- Place the logs on a baking sheet. Scatter the red onion and tomato wedges around them.
- Bake for 25-30 min
- Unwrap the logs and let cool a bit. Rip or cut the meat into smaller pieces and spread back onto the baking sheet.
- Broil for a couple min until a bit crispy.
- Serve in warm lavash with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, hot peppers, or any veggies of your choice and kefir tzatziki. (recipe below)
Creamy Kefir Tzatziki (Blender Version)
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole-milk Lifeway kefir
- ½ cup Lifeway Farmer Cheese
- 1 cucumber, grated and very well wrung out
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 handful fresh dill
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add everything except the grated cucumber to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the grated cucumber by hand.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon as needed.
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