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Ingredients
#### For the Ground Beef:
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Peppers and Onions:
– 1 large onion, thinly sliced
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembling:
– 4-6 pita breads, warmed
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
– Fresh lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
1. **Gather Ingredients:**
– Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
2. **Mix Ingredients:**
– In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
– Stir well to blend all the flavors.
3. **Chill:**
– Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to use.
#### Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
1. **Heat Oil:**
– In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. **Add Beef and Spices:**
– Add the ground beef to the skillet.
– Season with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. **Cook Beef:**
– Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
4. **Set Aside:**
– Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
#### Step 3: Sauté the Peppers and Onions
1. **Heat Oil:**
– In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. **Add Peppers and Onions:**
– Add the sliced onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet.
3. **Season and Cook:**
– Season with salt and pepper.
– Sauté until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized (about 5-7 minutes).
#### Step 4: Assemble the Gyros
1. **Warm Pita Breads:**
– Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven until they are soft and pliable.
2. **Spread Tzatziki Sauce:**
– Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each warm pita bread.
3. **Add Ground Beef:**
– Add a portion of the cooked ground beef to each pita.
4. **Add Peppers and Onions:**
– Top with the sautéed peppers and onions.
5. **Optional Toppings:**
– Add halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh lettuce leaves if desired.
#### Step 5: Serve
1. **Fold and Serve:**
– Fold the pita bread around the filling and serve immediately.
2. **Enjoy:**
– Dig in and savor the delicious blend of flavors!
Enjoy making and devouring these delightful Hamburger Peppers and Onion Gyros!
