1-Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Combine them with the ground lamb, ground beef, salt, black pepper, bread crumbs, oregano, cumin, and Aleppo pepper.

2-Mix the meat mixture thoroughly by hand until dense and well combined.

3-Press the meat mixture firmly into a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

4-Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

5-Remove from the oven and let the meat loaf rest for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to facilitate easier slicing.

6-Remove the loaf from the pan, reserving the drippings. Slice the meat thinly, about ⅛ inch thick.

7-Heat a griddle, cast iron skillet, or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add some reserved drippings or oil.

8-Cook the meat slices for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and crisp. Alternatively, broil the slices on a baking sheet lined with foil for a few minutes until crisped.

9-Assemble the gyros by filling warm pita bread with the cooked gyro meat, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped romaine lettuce, tzatziki sauce, and optional feta cheese crumbles or hot sauce.