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Homemade Doner Kebab Gyro Meat

If you’ve seen the Viral Doner Kebab floating around, you already know… it looks complicated.
But I’m here to tell you — it’s actually one of the easiest ways to make homemade gyro meat at home. No rotisserie. No fancy equipment. Just parchment paper, a rolling pin, and your oven.
This version is made with lean ground beef, loaded with warm Mediterranean spices, and perfect for meal prep, wraps, bowls, or high-protein plates.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: beef recipes, easy recipe, healthy meal prep, high protein, meal prep, one pan dish
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Chef Allie's Kitchen

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef 93/7 or 96/4
  • 1/4 White onion
  • 1/4 Red onion
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1-2 dashes Cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the white onion, red onion, and garlic cloves to a mini food processor. Blend until it reaches a pulp consistency. This is what gives the meat that authentic, juicy gyro texture.
  • In a large bowl, combine:
    Ground beef
    Onion-garlic mixture
    All seasonings
    Mix thoroughly until fully combined
  • Divide the beef mixture into 4–5 portions (like large meatballs).
    Place one portion onto parchment paper.Top with another sheet of parchment.Use a rolling pin to roll it into a very thin layer.
    Remove the top parchment and begin tightly rolling/folding the beef using the parchment paper — almost like wrapping paper. This creates that layered doner effect.
    Repeat with remaining portions.
  • Place the rolled beef logs onto a sheet pan. Add roasting veggies if desired — peppers, onions, zucchini are all great options.
    Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
    Let rest slightly before slicing thin.

Notes

Macros & Portion Sizes

Entire Recipe (using 1 lb 93/7 beef)

Calories: ~680
Protein: ~92g
Fat: ~32g
Carbs: ~8g
(Onions and seasonings included in estimate)

If Divided Into 4 Portions:

Calories: ~170
Protein: ~23g
Fat: ~8g
Carbs: ~2g

If Divided Into 5 Portions:

Calories: ~136
Protein: ~18g
Fat: ~6g
Carbs: ~1–2g
Macros will vary slightly depending on whether you use 93/7 or 96/4 beef.