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Ground Beef Gyros
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces plain yogurt

  • ⅓ cup chopped seeded cucumber

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)

  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)

  • ¾ teaspoon pepper

  • 4 pita breads

  • 3 cups shredded lettuce

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • 1 small onion, chopped

    • Preparation

    1. In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.

  • Cover and refrigerate.

  • 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, tomato, and onion.

  • Serve with yogurt sauce.