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LNC Familia Tasty Treasures Cookbook 2019
Entrees

Ground Beef Gyros

by Maresa Ventura

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup chopped, seeded cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Gyros:
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 pita pocket halves
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 small onion, sliced

Preparation:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Chill. In a large bowl, combine seasonings; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 6–7 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees. Cut patties into thin slices; stuff into pita halves. Add lettuce, tomato and onion. Serve with the yogurt sauce.