GYROS ROAST

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Categories     Beef     Lamb     Marinate

Yield Makes two roasts serving 10 -12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Boned leg of lamb
1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup oregano leaves
2 tsp. dill weed
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Butterfly the lamb roast and cut into two pieces. Pound out the lamb with heavy mallet until each piece measures 12 x 14 inches or so. Combine the herbs along with the salt in a mortar and pestle crushing until fine in texture, but not a powder. Brush the top of the lamb pieces with olive oil and sprinkle 1/3 of the herb mixture. Work the herbs into the lamb with the tenderizer side of the mallet. Cover the entire top of the lamb pieces with the ground beef. Work another 1/3rd of the seasonings into the ground beef. Roll up meat tightly, securing with string. Brush the outside of the roll with olive oil and rub in the remaining herb/seasoning mixture. Marinate several hours, or overnight, if possible. Place roast in the center of the cooking grate, with a drip pan underneath containing a cup of water. Roast indirectly until internal temperature reaches 140°f., approximately one and a half hours. Turn roast every 30 minutes. Slice thin across the grain and serve on hard rolls, spooning or dipping in pan juices. Top meat with thinly sliced onions, tomato wedges, and tzatziki sauce (a Yogurt/cucumber sauce).

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