Mediterranean Ground Beef Gyros

Ingredients:

For the Beef Filling:

500g (1 lb) ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp ground cumin

Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

½ cup Greek yogurt

¼ cucumber, grated and drained

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper, to taste

For Serving:

4 pita breads or flatbreads

½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup diced cucumber

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

Make the tzatziki: In a bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill for 10 minutes.

Assemble gyros: Warm pita bread, spread tzatziki, add beef mixture, and top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, and parsley.

Serve: Fold and enjoy immediately for a fresh, Mediterranean flavor burst.

Nutritional Info (per gyro, serves 4):

Calories: 430

Protein: 29g

Carbs: 30g

Fat: 19g

Fiber: 3g