Meat Loaf Gyros

Name: Meat Loaf Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 large tomato, thinly sliced; 8 pita breads, halved; 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Being one-time caterers, my husband and I were asked to supervise our church's youth group suppers. This is the recipe I prepared for Greek Night. It was a hit with everyone. Willa Fershee, Corunna, Indiana

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
8 pita breads, halved
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
Press into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160° drain.
Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices. Place the meat loaf, onion and tomato into pita halves; drizzle with yogurt.

If you're not a fan of yogurt, use creamy cucumber or ranch salad dressing in Meat Loaf Gyros.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 360 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Meat Loaf Gyros in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

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jmr-512

Apr 14, 2015

Tastes like the real thing, so easy to make, and makes for delicious left overs. Everyone I have introduced this to has loved it. I'd give 10 stars if I was able to!