Sheet Pan Gyros

📝 Ingredients

• For the gyro meat:
• 1 lb ground beef, ground chicken, or ½ lb ground beef + ½ lb ground lamb
• 3 tablespoons Greek seasoning
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Black pepper, to taste
• For building the gyros:
• Pita bread
• Chopped lettuce
• Sliced purple onion
• Sliced grape tomatoes
• Tzatziki sauce
• Feta cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a small sheet pan, less than half the size of a standard sheet pan, with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Add the ground meat, Greek seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper to a bowl. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.

3. 3

   Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared sheet pan. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top and press the meat into a very thin, even layer that covers the bottom of the pan. Use a rolling pin to flatten the meat more easily.

4. 4

   Remove the top layer of parchment paper. Score the meat into 1-inch strips lengthwise, then make two cuts across the width.

5. 5

   Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through. Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes to lightly brown the top.

6. 6

   Carefully remove the pan from the oven and drain any excess grease.

7. 7

   Lay a pita bread flat and spread it with tzatziki sauce. Add lettuce, gyro meat, sliced purple onion, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.

8. 8

   Fold up the bottom of the pita, then fold in both sides. Secure with a toothpick and serve with extra tzatziki sauce, if desired.

💡 Tips for Success

• Use a small sheet pan: A smaller pan helps you spread the meat into a thin, even layer for the best gyro-style texture.
• Use parchment paper: The parchment makes it easier to press the meat thin and helps prevent sticking.
• Flatten with a rolling pin: Rolling over the top parchment paper makes spreading the meat quick and easy.
• Watch the broiler: The meat can brown quickly, so keep a close eye on it during the final 2–3 minutes.
• Customize your meat: Use ground beef, ground chicken, or a combination of beef and lamb to make these gyros your own.