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Ground Beef Gyro

A quick and delicious Mediterranean dish featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh vegetables lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion for topping

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to prepare the tzatziki sauce.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for about 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, seasoning the beef.
  5. Warm the pita bread in a separate pan or microwave.
  6. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each warm pita, then top with the seasoned ground beef.
  7. Add fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on top.
  8. Wrap the pita around the fillings and secure with a toothpick if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

This gyro is customizable with your favorite toppings and sauces.