Mediterranean Bliss: Ground Beef Gyros
Juicy Greek style ground beef gyros in warm pita with homemade tzatziki, fresh veggies, and feta. Perfect for summer dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 soft pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 0.5 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 0.5 red onion, sliced thin
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare tzatziki: Grate and drain cucumber, mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper. Chill.
- Heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté onion 4 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned, drain fat.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes.
- Warm pitta. Layer with lettuce, meat, tomatoes, onion, feta, tzatziki. Serve.
Notes
- >Drain cucumber well for thick tzatziki.
>Adjust spices to taste.
>Make ahead for best flavor.