EASY HOMEMADE BEEF GYROS

Easy Homemade Beef Gyros image

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories Beef

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SEASONED BEEF PATTIES:
2 lb ground beef, *or for extra flavor sub 1 lb. with mild italian sausage!
3-4 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregeno
1/2 tsp pepper
TZATZIKI SAUCE:
1 c sour cream (i only use daisy brand)
1/3 c plain greek yogurt (can use all sour cream if desired)
2/3 c cucumber, chopped
1/3 c onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon juice (concentrate ok)
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS AND TOPPINGS:
8 pita bread rounds
sliced tomatoes
thinly sliced onions
shredded lettuce
crumbled feta cheese
minced fresh parsley or cilantro

Steps:

1. In medium-sized bowl, mix tzatziki sauce ingredients, cover and chill. In large bowl, mix with hands well, the beef (or beef and sausage) mixture til well combined. Shape into 32 patties, 2" in diameter. Place onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet(s). Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or til no longer pink in center. *Or you can grill these on the grill if preferred! Also very good! Grill or warm pita breads and top with patties. Top with tzatziki sauce and toppings of choice!