Homemade hamburger, peppers, and onion gyros

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Homemade hamburger, peppers, and onion gyros are a delicious twist on the classic Greek dish. Here’s a recipe to help you make them:

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade, see below)
  • Optional toppings: sliced tomatoes, lettuce, crumbled feta cheese, sliced cucumbers, hot sauce

Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Tzatziki Sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix until well combined.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Gyros:

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef or lamb to the center. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Season the meat and vegetables with dried oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  5. Warm the pita bread rounds in the oven or microwave according to package instructions.
  6. To assemble the gyros, spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce onto each pita bread round.
  7. Top with a portion of the ground beef or lamb mixture and some of the cooked peppers and onions.
  8. Add any optional toppings you like, such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, crumbled feta cheese, sliced cucumbers, or hot sauce.
  9. Roll up the pita bread tightly around the filling, enclosing it like a burrito.
  10. Serve the gyros immediately, with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.

Enjoy your homemade hamburger, peppers, and onion gyros! They make a satisfying and flavorful meal for any occasion.

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