This Gyro Seasoning is sure to spice up your chef game!
If you need some inspiration for easy, tasty recipes to spice up your day-to-day meals, look no further than this gyro seasoning! You can throw this together in minutes using basic ingredients from your spice cabinet.
I love Greek food, and I often find myself getting Greek take-out on my lunch breaks. My neighborhood hot spot makes the best gyro and fresh pita, with garlic and rosemary baked into the bread. Mmm. As much as I love it, eating out adds up, and I need to cut back on my food spending. So I thought, how hard can it be to make my own gyro at home? Turns out, once you’ve got the flavors down, it’s pretty easy!
Gyro is a common Greek dish of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, and it’s been a popular street food across Greece since the 1970s, though its origins trace back earlier. If you live in the U.S., you may be more familiar with the Americanized version of the dish. You’ll often find thinly sliced gyro made of a combination of beef and lamb and served in pita or on plates of rice and veggies at Greek restaurants. This is how the meat is traditionally enjoyed, but gyro refers to the style of cooking more than the type of protein.
And if you don’t like traditional American-style gyro, you can use this seasoning on whatever meat you prefer–it’s all Greek to me! The flavors of this seasoning are universally delicious, and pair well with a variety of meats, like beef, lamb, and chicken. This gyro seasoning is reminiscent of Mediterranean food, combining savory, zesty, and robust flavors.
Is Gyro Seasoning Healthy?
This seasoning mix is a little high in salt, which you’re welcome to adjust if you’re on a low-sodium diet. Aside from that, it’s up to you to utilize this seasoning to fit your own diet and health goals! You can use gyro seasoning on lean proteins like ground turkey, or even suit a vegetarian or vegan diet by adding it to your favorite Falafel recipe.
How Do I Make Gyro Meat?
Whatever protein you end up choosing, making your own gyro meat at home is super easy, especially with this flavorful gyro seasoning. Choose your ground protein (I like beef and/or lamb for this recipe), and work the seasoning into the meat. Form a long loaf with the ground meat. Bake your loaf according to the specific protein, then cut it into long, thin slices and serve it with your favorite Greek food. For full instructions on making gyro meat with a mix of beef and lamb, take a look at this Gyro Recipe.
How to make ahead and store
You can easily make this gyro seasoning ahead of time and store it in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use it. Simply combine your spices and store them in an airtight container like a mason jar. The seasoning will last for several months.
Serving Suggestions
There are plenty of ways to enjoy this gyro seasoning! You can make your own traditional gyro pita wraps, using Yogurt Flatbread and your favorite toppings like kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumber, and Pickled Red Onions. You can also use this seasoning to make patties for a classic Falafel Burger, or mix all your gyro ingredients together over a bed of rice in a Greek Bowl. However you enjoy this gyro seasoning, don’t forget to add your favorite Greek-inspired dips and sauces, like Tzatziki Sauce and Tirokafteri!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 3/4 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried cumin
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the mixed seasoning into a small jar or airtight container.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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