Homemade Greek Gyros (Kebabs)

• 1 onion ((medium, roughly chopped))
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 cloves garlic ((large, roughly chopped))
• 1 Tbsp marjoram ((dried))
• 1 Tbsp rosemary ((dried, or a small sprig of fresh, taken off the main stem))
• 2 tsp salt ((Kosher or sea salt))
• ½ tsp black pepper ((freshly ground))

To Serve

• 1 cup tzatziki sauce ((printable recipe card below))
• 8 leaves lettuce ((butter or romaine))
• 16 slices tomatoes
• 8 slices sweet onion

1. 1

   Run the onion in a food processor for about 15 seconds. Place the onion in the center of a kitchen towel and squeeze out the juice and return the onion pulp to the food processor. Discard the juice.

2. 2

   Add the meat, garlic, spices, salt and pepper to the onion, and process. Do so until it looks like a fine paste, about a minute. Place the mixture in a loaf pan and press evenly.

3. 3

   Bake in a water bath (place loaf pan inside another pan filled with water) at 325°F (165°C) for about an hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.

4. 4

   Remove from the oven, drain the liquid, and place the loaf pan on a trivet or oven mitt. Cover the meat with aluminum foil for about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Place meat on a cutting board and slice as thinly as possible with an electric knife (using anything else would be much more difficult.)

6. 6

   I added the following step myself as I think it mimics the rotisserie a bit more. Add a few slices to a nonstick frying pan (very little or no oil) and heat gently until the meat browns a little.

7. 7

   In another pan, heat the pita bread.

8. 8

   Finally, place the meat on one half of the pita, topped with  tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and sweet onion slices.

9. 9

   Serve Homemade Greek gyros with rice pilaf, or fries, and a Greek salad!