Ingredients
- For the Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Peppers and Onions:
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Assembling:
- 4-6 pita breads warmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- Fresh lettuce leaves optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and season with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Peppers and Onions:
- In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the Gyros:
- Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven.
- Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita bread.
- Add a portion of the cooked ground beef, followed by the sautéed peppers and onions.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh lettuce leaves, if desired.
- Serve:
- Fold the pita bread around the filling and serve immediately.
