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Ground Beef Gyros

Beef  Dinner  Greek  Lunch  Main Dish 

• Cooking Time: 15
• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 60-120
• 1 carton (8 oz.) plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp. sugar
• FILLING: 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. salt, optional
• 3/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 pita breads (6 inches), halved, warmed
• 3 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 small onion, sliced

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Chill.

In a large bowl, combine seasonings, crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 4 patties.

Grill patties, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

Cut patties into thin slices; stuff into pita halves.

Add lettuce, tomato and onion. Serve with the yogurt sauce.

I love gyros sandwiches, so here's an easy way to prepare them at home thanks to this TOH Prize Winning Recipe submission. Although I haven't tried this yet, it seems promising, although not authentic.

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Author: TOH