Crock Pot Beef Gyros
These Crock Pot Beef Gyros are tender slow cooked beef with oregano garlic and lemon juice stuffed into warm pita with homemade tzatziki sauce — just $3.64 a serving and so much better than paying $12–15 at a restaurant.
Servings: 6
Cost: $21.82, $3.64 per Serving
Ingredients
For the Beef Gyros:
- 2 lbs roast cut into bite size pieces or strips
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Warmed pita folds
- Sliced tomatoes and lettuce for serving
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup diced cucumber seeded and shredded
- 1 Tbsp dried dill or 2 Tbsp fresh dill
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- pepper
Instructions
- Place the beef, sliced onion, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to coat the beef evenly with the seasonings.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, dill, minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve so the flavors can meld.
- Once the beef is finished cooking, stir it well to coat it in the cooking juices. If desired, use a slotted spoon to remove excess liquid.
- Warm the pita bread according to the package directions.
- Fill each pita with the beef, then top with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and a generous spoonful of the tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- Chuck roast becomes very tender after slow cooking and is the best cut for this recipe.
- For the best texture, squeeze as much moisture as possible from the shredded cucumber before mixing it into the tzatziki sauce.
- Leftover beef can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and is delicious in wraps, rice bowls, or salads.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 4mg
