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Authentic Gyro Seasoning

This gyros seasoning can be used to season burgers, chicken, or to make lambs and beef gyros!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Spices
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Hilda Sterner

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1½ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Gather all your dried herbs and spices. Carefully measure each ingredient according to this recipe, then whisk until blended. 
  • Pour into a spice jar and use within 6 months. 

Notes

    • I usually add fresh garlic to my gyro meat mixture. If you don't plan to do this you can add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to your gyro spices.
    • This gyro seasoning mixture is enough to make 2 pounds of gyros. The meat can be baked in the oven, cooked in a skillet, or formed on skewers (similar to kofta kabob and cooked on the grill.
    • Store leftover gyro meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store in the freezer for longer storage.
    • If you make more gyro seasoning mix than you need, you can store it in the freezer to keep it fresh for a longer period.
    • When possible, use good quality spices and toast them until fragrant before grinding them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4667mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2368IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 5mg