gyro recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Pita bread
• Cucumber, sliced
• Tomatoes, sliced
• Lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
3. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Stir in chopped red onion, tomato, parsley, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
7. To assemble gyros, warm pita bread. Fill each pita with a generous amount of the beef mixture.
8. Top with sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce leaves. Drizzle with additional lemon juice or Greek yogurt, if desired.

Notes

• For a more authentic flavor, use lamb instead of beef.
• Pre-cooked gyro meat can be used to reduce cooking time.
• Store leftover gyro meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Use a food processor to finely chop the red onion for a smoother texture.
• For a spicier gyro, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.