Ground Beef Gyros
These easy homemade gyros are packed with seasoned ground beef, crisp veggies, and a cool, creamy yogurt sauce. Wrapped in soft pita bread, they make a delicious, satisfying meal the whole family will love — no rotisserie needed!
Ingredients
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1 (8 oz) container plain yogurt
- â…“ cup chopped, seeded cucumber (thinly slice the rest for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembling
- 4 pita breads
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, chopped cucumber, onion, garlic, and sugar.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and all seasonings until well combined.
- Shape into 4 flat patties.
- Grill, broil, or cook in a toaster oven over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning once, until the meat is fully cooked.
- Let rest for a minute, then slice the patties into thin strips.
- Warm the pita breads slightly. Fill each one with sliced beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and extra cucumber slices.
- Drizzle generously with the chilled yogurt sauce.
- Pro Tip from Foodicious Recipes
For extra flavor, toast your pita slightly and squeeze in a little lemon juice over the meat before serving.
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