Ground Beef Gyros Recipe

Name: Ground Beef Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt; 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber); 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; Filling; 1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 pita breads; 3 cups shredded lettuce; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
Filling
1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pita breads
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped

1
In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
2
Cover and refrigerate. (If possible overnight).
3
In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
4
Mix well.
5
Shape into 4 patties.
6
Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
7
Cut patties into thin slices.
8
Stuff into pitas.
9
Add lettuce,cucumber, tomato, and onion.
10
Serve with yogurt sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt, 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber), 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef Gyros falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ground Beef Gyros

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