Ingredients:
For the Gyros:
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, ground thyme, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 pitas
Optional toppings: lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, fresh dill, and feta cheese
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
¾ cup Greek yogurt
¾ cup grated cucumber (preferably English cucumber)
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
½ tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Preparation:
Cook Ground Beef:
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes.
Add the seasonings and ½ cup of water. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens around the meat, approximately 5 minutes.
Make Tzatziki Sauce:
Squeeze excess liquid from the grated cucumber.
In a small bowl, combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and crumbled feta cheese.
Assemble Gyros:
Lay out a pita and layer with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and the seasoned ground beef.
Finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, fresh dill, and feta cheese.
Relish this delightful and uncomplicated Ground Beef Gyros recipe—an ideal fusion of seasoned warmth and cool, fresh components wrapped in a soft pita for a gratifying and flavorful meal.
