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Meatball Gyros

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These meatball gyros are an easy way to make the classic pita sandwich wrap at home. The meatballs are wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, feta cheese, and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 pita, warmed
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce, plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
  2. Scoop two tablespoons of the mixture to form each meatball. Place the meatballs on a cutting board or plate.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook them for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even browning on all sides. You may need to cook the meatballs in two batches. Once they are browned, transfer them to a clean plate.
  4. Place the meatballs on the warm pita. Spoon some tzatziki over the top and add the feta, tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Serve with extra tzatziki sauce on the side.

Notes

You can make the meatballs ahead and store them in the refrigerator for a few days or in the freezer for a few months.

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