Lemon-Herb Gyros Recipe

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My father developed this recipe as an alternative to traditional gyros, which are made with lamb. This version is easy and made with everyday ingredients that appeal to everyone. - Gina Mucha, Villa Park, Illinois

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Lemon-Herb Gyros Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 beef bouillon cubes
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 pita breads, halved
1 large onion, sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
Ranch salad dressing

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add parsley and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, broth, oregano, bouillon, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Spoon about 1/3 cupful into each pita half. Add onion and tomato. Drizzle with salad dressing. Yield: 6 servings.

Team-up Lemon-Gyros and a light pasta or rice salad for a mouth-watering meal.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 427 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 1,142 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Herb Gyros in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p109