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Gyro Ground Beef

A quick and easy recipe that brings the classic tastes of gyros right to your home with seasoned ground beef and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pita bread or wraps
  • Fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomato, onion for topping
  • Tzatziki sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving plates or bowls

Method
 

  1. Start by heating the large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once the skillet is hot, add the olive oil.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
  4. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook the beef for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is browned and cooked through.
  6. While the beef is cooking, chop your fresh vegetables.
  7. In the last few minutes of cooking, warm your pita bread in the skillet or microwave.
  8. Place a generous scoop of the gyro beef mixture onto the warmed pita.
  9. Top with fresh vegetables and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the beef mixture rest for a few minutes before serving.