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Southwest Gyros Recipe

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When the gray days of winter set in, we begin dreaming of dishes that evoke the sunny side of life. Thanks to bold Southwestern flavors, we just might make it to spring. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

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Southwest Gyros Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
5 whole pita breads, warmed
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook beef and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
Combine mayonnaise and salad dressing mix in a small bowl. Spoon beef mixture over pita breads; top with the arugula, cheese and mayonnaise mixture. Yield: 5 servings.

Originally published as Southwest Gyros in Simple & Delicious December/January 2013, p15

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2013 by AmandaRull

This was amazing! Loved it on the pita bread. I thought it was going to be spicy with all the chili powder, cumin and onion powder but it wasn't at all.

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by bjsilve0

Excellent should be for EXTRA special. This is VERY good!!!! We loved them and will make them again. They are also not bad in the Weight Watcher category - 6 pts.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2012 by toddr311

Very good recipe! My husband spotted this one and absolutely loved it!