Gyro Casserole Recipe

Name: Gyro Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 red onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 pita breads, cut into quarters; 1 cup chopped English cucumber; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup chopped mint

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pita breads, cut into quarters
1 cup chopped English cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped mint

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Cook beef, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring fequently, until the meat is browned and crumbly. Mix in the the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, cumin, cinnamon and salt.
3
Spoon beef mix into the prepared dish. Arrange pita bread on top of the beef.
4
Bake until the filling is bubbly and pitas are golden, 20-25 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, mint and remaining garlic; mix well. Serve sauce with casserole.

669

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 red onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided, 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained, and more.

Yes, Gyro Casserole 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.

Gyro Casserole

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