What cut of meat is used for gyro?

lamb
While we love the warm, plush pita and cooling condiments, the gyro meat is the real star. It’s classically made from lamb, a combo of lamb and beef, or even chicken, is very generously seasoned with salt, herbs and spices, and is nothing sort of an impossible-not-to-love flavor explosion.

How is gyro meat traditionally made?

Typical American mass-produced gyros are made with finely ground beef mixed with lamb. For hand-made gyros, meat is cut into approximately round, thin, flat slices, which are then stacked on a spit and seasoned. Fat trimmings are usually interspersed. Spices may include cumin, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and others.

How do you make a gyro steak?

Preheat grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet, to medium-high heat. Use tongs to transfer steak to grill and discard excess marinade. Cook steak for 6-8 minutes on each side until desired doneness (I recommend leaving just a hint of pink in the center for super juicy, tender meat with lots of flavor!)

How do you keep gyro meat moist?

Covering your leftover gyro meat with a damp paper towel steams the meat and keeps it moist.

What is Arby’s gyro meat made of?

Arby’s “gyro meat” is a blend of chopped beef and lamb, sliced off a rotisserie spit, in real gyro fashion. The lettuce and tomatoes are crisp and colorful. Not only is the tzatziki sauce creamy, it’s worth 30 points in Scrabble.

How do you cut cucumbers for gyros?

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and trim the ends; cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Cut the halves lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices, then crosswise into enough ¼-inch pieces to measure ½ cup (1 cup)….Kids Can!

  1. Strip the parsley leaves.
  2. Stir the cucumber tzatziki.
  3. Top the gyros with spinach, tzatziki, and tomatoes.

Is gyro meat precooked?

When you purchase sliced gyro meat, it is already pre-cooked. You just need to reheat it from frozen. Traditionally, gyro meat is cooked on a vertical rotisserie in Greek restaurants.

Are gyros healthy for you?

Gyro is mostly made of lamb meat, which is considered to be low in calories and rich in protein. As you can see, eating lamb meat provides you with needed vitamins and minerals. On the other hand, you may be a little worried about its higher fat and cholesterol content.