Easy Ground Beef Gyros

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Easy Ground Beef Gyros

Description

From the Texas Beef Council posted for the Greek portion of the Zaar World Tour. Feel free to up the seasonings on the beef if you like it really flavorful. As Saraghina states, leftover roast would be great here too!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 8
  • 1 lean ground beef


  • 4 plum tomatoes


  • 8small pita pocket bread, cut in half, warmed (4-inch diameter)


  • 1 garlic clove


  • 1⁄2 salt


  • 1⁄2 dried oregano leaves


  • 1⁄4 pepper


  • 2⁄3 plain low-fat yogurt


  • 1⁄3 cucumber


  • 3 onions


  • 2 fresh parsley

Directions

  • In small bowl, combine Yogurt Sauce ingredients, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • In medium bowl, combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
  • Divide beef mixture into 16 equal portions and shape into patties 2 inches in diameter.
  • Place patties on rack in broiler pan.
  • Bake in oven 10 minutes or until no longer pink OR GRILL over medium heat.
  • To serve, place equal amounts of beef and tomato in each pita half; top with yogurt sauce.