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Irresistible Ground Beef Gyros Recipe You Need to Try Today

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Learn how to make delicious ground beef gyros. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki or as a creamy topping)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced (or grated for tzatziki)
  • 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese for extra tang

Ingredient swaps: If you prefer, ground lamb can replace beef for a richer gyro experience, or use turkey for a lighter version. For the yogurt, a dairy-free coconut or almond yogurt works well to keep it creamy.

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. This step always reminds me of sitting on the porch swing, the smell of garlic drifting through the evening air.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, aiming for small, crumbled pieces.
  4. Once the beef starts to brown, sprinkle in the oregano, cumin, paprika, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices. Keep cooking until the beef is fully browned and slightly crispy at the edges, about 7-8 minutes. The aroma here is pure comfort—a smell that takes me back to the farmhouse kitchen where every meal was a gathering.
  5. While the beef cooks, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped dill, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir together and season with a pinch of salt. If you want it thinner, add a splash of cold water. Let it chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
  6. Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes. Warm bread is a must; it makes all the difference between a good gyro and a great one.
  7. Assemble your gyros by spooning a generous amount of the spiced ground beef onto each pita. Top with a dollop of tzatziki, fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Add feta if you like, for a little extra tang and creaminess.
  8. Serve immediately, folding the pita around the filling like a warm embrace, just as Mama Lu would have done with one of her Sunday pot roasts—simple, hearty, and made with love.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/ground-beef-gyros/