Homemade Hamburger Gyros with Peppers and Onions

Homemade Hamburger Gyros with Peppers and Onions

Elevate your homemade gyros with this easy-to-follow recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a delicious tzatziki sauce. It’s a perfect blend of flavors for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Gyros:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 pita breads

Optional Toppings:

• Lettuce
• Sliced tomato
• Sliced cucumber
• Sliced red onion
• Fresh dill
• Feta cheese

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup grated cucumber (preferably English cucumber)
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• ½ tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

1. Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Add the oregano, thyme, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and ½ cup of water. Let the mixture simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the beef, about 5 minutes.
2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: While the beef is cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Start by squeezing out any excess liquid from the grated cucumber and discarding the liquid. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber with the Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and crumbled feta cheese. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
3. Assemble the Gyros: To assemble the gyros, lay a pita flat and add your preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the vegetables and finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh dill and crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor.

Enjoy your flavorful homemade gyros!