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30 Minute Ground Beef Gyros

Get all the flavor of classic gyros in only 30 minutes with these quick and filling ground beef gyros!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 472kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 - 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the toppings:

  • 4 Pita breads (warmed)
  • Tzatziki sauce (store bought or homemade)
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Banana Peppers

Instructions

  • To make the gyro meat, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Drain off most of the excess fat.
  • To serve, pile the meat in warmed pita bread and top with tzatziki, tomatoes, lettuce, and banana peppers if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to use lamb if you are feeling traditional!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Keyword beef gyro, easy gyro, ground beef gyros, ground beef recipe, gyro recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg
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