Authentic Gyro Seasoning
This gyros seasoning can be used to season burgers, chicken, or to make lambs and beef gyros!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 56kcal
Equipment
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
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- 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.
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- 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 kebab and cooked on the grill.
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- Store leftover gyro meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store in the freezer for longer storage.
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- 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.
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- 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 | Sodium: 4667mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g
