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How to Make Hamburger Peppers and Onion Gyros

Hamburger, Peppers, and Onion Gyros." This unique twist on traditional gyros features juicy hamburger patties topped with sautéed peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm pita bread and drizzled with a tangy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun family meal, these gyros bring together the best of American and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Ingredients
 

  • For the Ground Beef:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Peppers and Onions:
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Assembling:
  • 4-6 pita breads warmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
  • Fresh lettuce leaves optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook the Ground Beef:
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and season with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Sauté the Peppers and Onions:
  • In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Assemble the Gyros:
  • Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven.
  • Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita bread.
  • Add a portion of the cooked ground beef, followed by the sautéed peppers and onions.
  • Top with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh lettuce leaves, if desired.
  • Serve:
  • Fold the pita bread around the filling and serve immediately.