ground - Beef Gyros
Source of Recipe
from Cyrene
Recipe Link: http://www.recipezaar.com/Ground-Beef-Gyros-30081
ground - Beef Gyros
1, 8 ounce container plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
2 Tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
for the filling:
1 pound lean ground beef or 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 tomato, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate.
In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
Mix well and shape into 4 patties.
Grill, covered, over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes
or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
(or use a toaster oven or broil)
Cut patties into thin slices and stuff into pitas.
Add lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Serve with yogurt sauce.
Makes 4 servings.