Easy Gyro Meat Recipe with Ground Beef (Viral Doner Kebab–Style)

Purée the onion

Preheat oven to 375°F

Line two sheet pans with parchment paper

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, puréed onion, minced garlic, olive oil (if using), oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper

Mix just until combined

Divide the meat mixture into four portions

Place one portion on a sheet of parchment paper and top with another sheet

Using a rolling pin, roll the meat out thin (about ⅛–¼ inch thick)

Remove the top parchment

Starting at one end, loosely roll the bottom parchment with the meat inside to form a log

Transfer to the prepared sheet pan

Repeat with remaining portions

Add sliced red onion and tomato to the pan

Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper

Bake until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink (160°F internally)

Remove from oven, unroll the parchment, and tear the meat into rough pieces

Spread evenly across the pan

Broil on high, watching closely, until the edges are lightly browned and crisp

Serve warm in pita with tzatziki, roasted vegetables, and fresh cucumber