Easy Ground Beef Gyros
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these flavorful and convenient Easy Ground Beef Gyros! Featuring warmly spiced ground beef—seasoned with aromatic cumin, coriander, oregano, and paprika—and paired with a medley of fresh toppings like crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, tangy red onion, and creamy tzatziki, this recipe delivers bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors in under 30 minutes. Nestled in soft, warmed pita bread and finished with crumbled feta and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these gyros strike the perfect balance between hearty and refreshing. Perfect for families or casual gatherings, this quick and easy dish makes for a satisfying meal that’s as simple to assemble as it is to enjoy. Add this irresistible, fuss-free recipe to your weeknight rotation for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small (diced) yellow onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 1 small (diced) cucumber
- 1 medium (diced) tomato
- 0.5 sliced red onion
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly coat the beef with spices.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
While the beef is cooking, warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
Prepare the toppings by dicing the cucumber and tomato, slicing the red onion, and crumbling the feta cheese.
To assemble, spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce onto each pita. Add the seasoned ground beef, followed by cucumber, tomato, red onion, and crumbled feta.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, fold the pita, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 960 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 614 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
