Greek Beef Gyros
Delight in these flavorful Greek beef gyros, featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy cucumber sauce, all wrapped in warm pita pockets. Ideal for a quick yet satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 8 ounces sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
For Assembling the Gyros:
- 6 pieces pita pockets
- 1 tomato chopped
- 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
For Beef Filling:
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef with chopped onion, Greek seasoning, pepper, and a quarter teaspoon of salt over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for about 7 to 9 minutes, until the meat is browned. Drain the excess fat with paper towels.
For Cucumber Sauce:
- While the beef is frying, combine the grated cucumber, yogurt (or sour cream), dill, minced garlic, and the remaining quarter teaspoon of salt in a bowl. This can be prepared in advance and chilled to enhance the flavors.
For Assembling:
- To assemble the gyros, take a pita pocket and fill it with the beef mixture, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Feta cheese. Top with a spoonful of the cucumber sauce for a delightful finish. Serve and enjoy!