EASY GROUND BEEF GYROS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Easy Ground Beef Gyros Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by longhornfans

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. lean ground beef
4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 small pita pocket bread, cut in half, warmed
SEASONING
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup cucumber, chopped
3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

1. In small bowl, combine Yogurt Sauce ingredients, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate. 2. Heat oven to 350ºF. 3- In medium bowl, combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients, mixing (kneading) by hand thoroughly. 4. Place meat in a 9 x 12 inch pan spreading evenly over the bottom. 5. Bake in oven 10 minutes or until no longer pink OR GRILL over medium heat. 6. Slice into thin strips. 7. To serve, place equal amounts of beef and tomato in each pita half; top with yogurt sauce.