Slow Cooker Gyro Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Gyro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 small onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 pound lean grassfed ground beef, lamb, or turkey; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons salt; olive oil; 12 mini whole wheat naan or pita bread rounds; Toppings: tomatoes, cucumbers, lowfat plain greek yogurt, lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1/2 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 pound ground chicken
1 pound lean grassfed ground beef, lamb, or turkey
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
olive oil
12 mini whole wheat naan or pita bread rounds
Toppings: tomatoes, cucumbers, lowfat plain greek yogurt, lemon wedges

1
In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until pureed.
2
In a large bowl, stir together onion puree, chicken, beef or lamb, lemon, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix together until well combined.
3
Form into a large ball and place in a 4-quart crockpot which has been drizzled with olive oil. Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low.
4
Unplug crockpot and remove lid 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the gyros to set and cut into nice slices.
5
When ready to serve, remove meat from slow cooker. Slice and serve on warmed pita bread topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, yogurt, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Enjoy!
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 small onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 pound ground chicken, 1 pound lean grassfed ground beef, lamb, or turkey, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Gyro 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.

Slow Cooker Gyro

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