Description
Ground Beef Gyro delivers Mediterranean street food magic right to your kitchen, bringing zesty flavors and quick comfort that make dinner feel like a delicious adventure. Wrap tender seasoned meat in warm pita with tangy tzatziki for an easy meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Fresheners:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt to taste
Serving and Garnish:
- Pita bread
- Tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef with 1 medium finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Blend the ingredients thoroughly using your hands.
- Preheat a skillet to 375°F over medium-high heat. Carefully transfer the seasoned meat mixture into the hot skillet. Break the beef into small crumbles while cooking for 10-12 minutes until the meat reaches a deep brown color and internal temperature of 160°F.
- Prepare the tzatziki by grating 1 small cucumber and draining excess liquid. In a separate bowl, blend 1 cup Greek yogurt, the drained cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried dill, and salt to your preferred taste. Stir until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Warm your pita bread for 30 seconds in a 350°F oven. Spread a generous layer of the cooked ground beef down the center of each pita. Top with 2 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish your gyro with sliced tomatoes, thin red onion rings, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese. Fold the pita edges inward to create a classic gyro wrap.
Notes
- Toast the pita bread lightly for a crisp texture that holds up better to the beef and sauce.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt in the tzatziki for a richer, creamier sauce that coats the meat perfectly.
- For a low-carb version, swap pita bread with large lettuce leaves to create a protein-packed wrap.
- Drain excess liquid from cucumber before mixing into tzatziki to prevent a watery sauce that can make your pita soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg