easy homemade beef gyros
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! Photo by me.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- SEASONED BEEF PATTIES:
- 2 pounds ground beef, *or for extra flavor sub 1 lb. with mild italian sausage!
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregeno
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- TZATZIKI SAUCE:
- 1 cup sour cream (i only use daisy brand)
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt (can use all sour cream if desired)
- 2/3 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (concentrate ok)
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS AND TOPPINGS:
- 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
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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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Beef
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#Quick & Easy
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