Gyro Casserole

Name: Gyro Casserole
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 red onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 pita breads, cut into quarters; 1 cup chopped English cucumber; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup chopped mint

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pita breads, cut into quarters
1 cup chopped English cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped mint

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2

Cook beef, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring fequently, until the meat is browned and crumbly. Mix in the the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, cumin, cinnamon and salt.
3

Spoon beef mix into the prepared dish. Arrange pita bread on top of the beef.
4

Bake until the filling is bubbly and pitas are golden, 20-25 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, mint and remaining garlic; mix well. Serve sauce with casserole.