Ground Beef Gyros

Name: Ground Beef Gyros
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt; 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber); 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; Filling; 1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 pita breads; 3 cups shredded lettuce; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
Filling
1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pita breads
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
2

Cover and refrigerate. (If possible overnight).
3

In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
4

Mix well.
5

Shape into 4 patties.
6

Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
7

Cut patties into thin slices.
8

Stuff into pitas.
9

Add lettuce,cucumber, tomato, and onion.
10

Serve with yogurt sauce.