GROUND BEEF GYROS

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

• 1

  (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1⁄3

  cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber)
• 2

  tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1

  garlic clove, minced
• 1

  teaspoon sugar

• FILLING

• 1

  lb lean ground beef (I use ground 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 tomatoes, chopped
• 1

  small onion, chopped

DIRECTIONS

• In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate. (If possible overnight).
• In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 4 patties.
• Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
• Cut patties into thin slices.
• Stuff into pitas.
• Add lettuce,cucumber, tomato, and onion.
• Serve with yogurt sauce.
  
  
  
  READY IN: 22min   |        SERVES: 4