Easy Homemade Beef Gyros

By Kelly Williams
@WildfloursCottageKitchen

When you have a craving for gyros, but don't have a good place to order from, you can simply just make your own right at home! I make two different versions and this is the easy one that's fantastic!! Simple to throw together, easy to bake and you can even cook them on the grill if preferred! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!
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★★★★★ 2 votes

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Serves:

6-8

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

2 lb: ground beef, *or for extra flavor sub 1 lb. with mild italian sausage!
3-4 clove: garlic, minced
1 tsp: salt
1 tsp: dried oregeno
1/2 tsp: pepper
1 c: sour cream (i only use daisy brand)
1/3 c: plain greek yogurt (can use all sour cream if desired)
2/3 c: cucumber, chopped
1/3 c: onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp: fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp: lemon juice (concentrate ok)
8: pita bread rounds
: sliced tomatoes
: thinly sliced onions
: shredded lettuce
: crumbled feta cheese
: minced fresh parsley or cilantro

How to Make Easy Homemade Beef Gyros

Step-by-Step

1In medium-sized bowl, mix tzatziki sauce ingredients, cover and chill. In large bowl, mix with hands well, the beef (or beef and sausage) mixture til well combined. Shape into 32 patties, 2" in diameter. Place onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet(s). Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or til no longer pink in center. *Or you can grill these on the grill if preferred! Also very good! Grill or warm pita breads and top with patties. Top with tzatziki sauce and toppings of choice!

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