Hamburger, Onion and Pepper Gyros.

Here’s a hearty, flavorful gyro recipe using hamburger, onions, and peppers—perfect for a quick weeknight meal with bold Mediterranean flavors 🌯🔥

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Hamburger, Onion & Pepper Gyros

These gyros combine savory ground beef, sautéed onions and peppers, and classic Mediterranean spices, wrapped in warm pita and topped with a tangy sauce. They’re faster than traditional lamb gyros but just as satisfying.

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🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Filling

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 small bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Gyro Sauce

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving

• 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads

• Optional toppings: sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, feta cheese, red onion

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🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Beef and Veggies

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add onions and peppers; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Add garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds.

4. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.

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2. Make the Sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

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3. Assemble the Gyros

1. Warm pita breads slightly.

2. Spoon beef and pepper mixture onto the pita.

3. Drizzle with yogurt sauce.

4. Add optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or feta.

5. Fold and serve immediately.

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🌯 Tips for Extra Flavor

• Use smoked paprika for a smoky Mediterranean note

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat

• Toast the pita slightly in a dry pan for added texture

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If you want, I can also make a sheet-pan version where all the beef, onions, and peppers cook together for an even faster dinner, or a gyro-style wrap platter for serving a crowd.