Ground Beef Gyros

Ground Beef Gyros

Course: LunchCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

12

minutes
Total time

22

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 containers plain yogurt

  • 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • Filling
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef

  • 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

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape into 4 patties.
  • 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.
  • Cut patties into thin slices.
  • Stuff into pitas.
  • Add lettuce, tomato, and onion.
  • Serve with yogurt sauce.

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