🌯🍔 Homemade Hamburger, Peppers & Onion Gyros
📝 Description
This easy, budget-friendly twist on classic gyros swaps traditional sliced meat for juicy seasoned ground beef. Cooked with sweet onions and colorful bell peppers, then wrapped in warm flatbread with a creamy, tangy sauce — it’s bold, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Perfect for quick dinners or casual meals that feel a little special.
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Meat & Veggies
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧂 Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
🥙 For Serving
- 4–6 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Lettuce (optional)
🥒 Simple Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped cucumber (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, season with spices, and cook until browned.
- Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the Vegetables
- In the same pan, add remaining oil.
- Sauté onions and peppers for 4–5 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
3. Combine
- Return beef to the pan and mix with the vegetables.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
4. Make the Sauce
- Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cucumber until smooth.
5. Assemble
- Warm the pita bread.
- Fill with beef and pepper mixture.
- Top with tomato, lettuce, and a generous spoon of sauce.
🍽 Serve
Serve warm, wrapped or folded, with fries or a fresh salad on the side.
