SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED TURKEY GYROS

Slow-Cooker Shredded Turkey Gyros image

From the creamy yogurt dressing to the cool cucumber chunks and sprinkle of dill, these gyros with slow-cooked turkey get gold stars all around.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 1/2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed
1 medium red onion, halved, sliced (1 cup)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
1/2 small cucumber, unpeeled, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
6 pita fold breads (without pocket)
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix butter, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the oregano and pepper sauce. Rub mixture onto turkey thighs.
Place onion in slow cooker; top with turkey thighs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until turkey pulls apart easily with fork. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, dill, garlic, cucumber and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and refrigerate until serving.
Remove turkey from slow cooker; remove from bones. Shred turkey; stir into mixture remaining in slow cooker. Using slotted spoon, divide meat and onion mixture among 6 pita folds. Top with yogurt sauce; pass additional sauce at table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g