Quick and Easy Homemade Ground Beef Gyros

Savor the delectable taste of Greek cuisine in the comfort of your home with these Quick and Easy Homemade Ground Beef Gyros, prepared in just 30 minutes. This delightful recipe melds seasoned ground beef with crisp vegetables, a homemade tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese, all embraced by a soft pita. It’s a straightforward yet scrumptious dish reminiscent of Greek-style tacos, offering a harmonious fusion of savory meat, vibrant veggies, and a refreshing, flavorful sauce.

Ingredients:

For the Gyros:

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, ground thyme, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 pitas

Optional toppings: lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, fresh dill, and feta cheese

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

¾ cup Greek yogurt

¾ cup grated cucumber (preferably English cucumber)

2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

½ tablespoon lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation:

Cook Ground Beef:

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes.
Add the seasonings and ½ cup of water. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens around the meat, approximately 5 minutes.

Make Tzatziki Sauce:

Squeeze excess liquid from the grated cucumber.
In a small bowl, combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and crumbled feta cheese.

Assemble Gyros:

Lay out a pita and layer with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and the seasoned ground beef.
Finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, fresh dill, and feta cheese.
Relish this delightful and uncomplicated Ground Beef Gyros recipe—an ideal fusion of seasoned warmth and cool, fresh components wrapped in a soft pita for a gratifying and flavorful meal.