Gyros are traditionally made with minced lamb that is grilled until done, lean ground beef is the next best thing.
Beef Gyro Recipe
Gyros are traditionally made with minced lamb that is grilled until done, lean ground beef is the next best thing.
Ingredients
Beef Gyro Ingredients
- 500 Grams Beef use lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons fried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/8 Cup red wine vinegar
- 12 pieces pita bread
- onion sliced thinly
- tomatoes sliced thinly
- Cucumber sliced thinly
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 Cup plain yogurt
- 1 Table Spoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and vinegar in a bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the sauce: Sprinkle salt over cucumber. Set aside for an hour then drain. Squeeze out any moisture.
- Put cucumber in a food processor or blender. Add the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Form beef mixture into 1-inch long logs or into meatballs.
- In a nonstick skillet, cook the beef until done. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat the pita bread in a griddle or in the oven until lightly browned.
- To assemble, lay a pita on a plate. Top with beef, onions, tomatoes, and cucumber. Roll up; wrap in wax paper or secure with toothpick. Serve with sauce.
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