It’s best to try to use oregano for the reason mentioned above. However, there are ways to subsitute oregano effectively if you don’t have any. In fact, I wrote a whole list of best oregano substitutes if that interests you! Sizzling skewers and kebabs: Create mouth-watering kebabs by threading marinated meat cubes, veggies, or a tasty combo onto skewers. By far, my favorite way to use this amazing Mediterranean seasoning for gyros is, of course, to make homemade gyros!

A very simple version with just a few key flavors. It tastes authentic Greek but the ingredients list is kept fairly short!Greek-inspired Burgers: Give your burgers a Greek twist by mixing the dry gyro seasoning into the ground meat. Shape the seasoned meat into patties and grill or pan-fry them to perfection. Pair these juicy burgers with tsatziki sauce, fresh tomato slices, and leafy greens. Variations Lemon pepper: Lemon pepper may be substituted with a tablespoon of lemon juice added to 2 lbs of meat mixture. Don’t be afraid to adapt the ingredients according to your taste or to what you have. Add more dried herbs (try thyme, basil, tarragon or even mint), or even a sprinkle of cinnamon which features in some Greek meat based dishes. Garlic powder: Substitute with dried onion powder if you don’t have garlic. Or you can use crushed fresh garlic instead, of course!

Or you can simply add all of the seasoning ingredients, both wet and dry, directly to the meat. I like to use large Ziploc bags for this. Simply seal the bag tightly, then squish and massage so that all the ingredients get well mixed together and completely cover all of the meat.

Classic meat marinade

Honey: This adds a touch of natural sweetness, as well as a little delicious caramelization to the meat and acting as a glaze, coating the meat and helping to seal in moisture! All in all, it’s worth including! Yes. If you’d like to store the gyro marinade for an extended period or want to make a larger batch, an alternative option is to freeze it in portions. Transfer it to freezer-safe containers or freezer bags, leaving some room for expansion, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the frozen marinade in the refrigerator overnight before using it. Recipes to serve with gyro meat Garlic lover? Don’t be shy to amp up the garlic in the marinade. Add more dried garlic, or some crushed fresh garlic if you like. For a creamier and tangier marinade, consider mixing in a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt. It adds a tanginess that complements the other flavors so well. It will also help to keep the meat moist.