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Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾27gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Gyrosto

How to order / say it
Say it Γυροστό — [yee-ROHS-toh]
Order I'll have a gyrosto, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα ένα γυροστό, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

A savory pie with grilled minced meat and spices.

Why try it?

This dish, unique to Thessaloniki, embodies the city's love for hearty, flavor-packed street food. Trying Gyrosto is delving into an authentic local dining experience.

How it tastes

Expect a savory, aromatic filling with garlic, onion, and a blend of spices. The crisp, flaky crust balances the juicy, flavorful meat inside, making it a delightful street food.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Gyrosto became popular in Thessaloniki in the mid-20th century, evolving from traditional family recipes to a common street food as urban culture grew.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g minced beef
  • 🌾 300 g phyllo dough
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 1 tsp oregano

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
  2. 2 Add minced beef and oregano, cook until browned.
  3. 3 Cool mixture, then wrap in phyllo dough.
  4. 4 Bake until the dough is golden and crispy.
  5. 5 Serve hot, optionally with a side of tzatziki.

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