The recipe for Crock Pot Beef Gyros makes dinner time a breeze. The tender meat combined with the delicious tzatziki sauce makes this a meal your family will go crazy about.
Crock Pot Beef Gyros Recipe:
We love gyroscopes, but we never try to make them at home. For some reason, they seemed complicated, but now I know how simple they are. All ingredients go in the slow cooker for a simple food idea.
The slow cooker does all the work and can easily serve your family an amazing dinner in no time. The taste is so delicious and the meat is so tender because it is cooked slowly all day.
Homemade tzatziki sauce takes these meat gyroscopes to the next level and will leave your family coming back for more. This recipe cannot be beaten and is very simple. This meat gyros recipe is a family favorite.
Be sure to top with the delicious sauce. The sauce is rich and creamy and really makes this recipe taste authentic.
What is a meat gyroscope
?
A meat gyro is a Greek dish that cooked meat is served on a pita bread. It is topped with tomato, onion, lettuce and homemade tzatziki sauce.
A gyroscope
can be made with beef, chicken, pork or lamb
.
What kind of meat to use for Gyros:
We made our bite-sized roast meat gyro, but another option would be Flank Steak
.
What is a meat gyroscope made of?
This Beef Gyro recipe is made with simple ingredients. The slow cooker does all the work and makes a delicious meat gyroscope.
- Roasted
- onion
- seasonings
- Fresh lemon juice
- Pita folds Tomatoes
- lettuce, to serve
and
Ingredients for tzatziki
sauce
- Natural Greek yogurt
- Cucumber
- Dill
- Garlic
This is the best sauce and only takes a few seconds to make.
You only need a few simple ingredients for this amazing sauce. You can quickly and easily make this homemade sauce and it is very tasty.
The name sounds a bit intimidating, but it really is very simple to make. The seasonings are mixed with the yogurt and cucumbers for a truly amazing taste.
I like to put a pretty generous splash of this sauce on my gyroscopes. It’s that good and the best sauce ever.
Ingredients
: For
meat gyroscopes
:
- roasted, cut into bite-sized pieces or strips
- Onion, thinly sliced
- Chopped garlic
- oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Warm fresh lemon juice
- Pita folds Sliced
- tomatoes and lettuce to serve
Dried
For the tzatziki sauce:
- grated natural Greek
- cucumber
- Fresh dill
- Chopped garlic
yogurt
dry dill or
salt
Salt and pepper
How to cook gyroscopic meat meat: Step 1 – Place the ingredients in the slow cooker – Combine beef, onion, oregano, salt
- , pepper and lemon juice in a clay pot.
Step 2 – Cook until tender
- – Simmer for 8 hours or until meat is tender. Cooking time will vary.
Make tzatziki
sauce: Step 1 –
- Combine the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce and store them in the fridge until ready to serve
.
How to make meat gyroscopes at home:
- Step 1 – Add meat and toppings to the pita – Place the meat in a hot pita and top with the sauce. We also like to cover every gyroscope with lettuce and tomatoes and it’s so delicious.
- Step 2 – Top with sauce – You can add an extra splash of tzatziki sauce if you like it as much as we do
.
Are meat gyroscopes healthy?
Yes, beef is typically lean. Even the sauce uses Greek yogurt.
This is a great recipe that is healthy for you too. Even better, kids go crazy for this meat gyroscope recipe.
What to Serve with Meat Gyroscopes:
Low Carb
- – If you’re on a low-carb diet, you can still enjoy these meat gyroscopes. Serve the tasty meat over lettuce for a quick and easy dinner.
- – Kalamata olives are also very good with it. The combination with Tzatziki Sauce and olives makes it a perfect gyroscope.
- Greek French Fries – Take your traditional fries to the next level by mixing them with feta cheese and red onions. Add additional seasonings such as garlic, dill, and oregano.
Kalamata Olives
Tips for slow cooker gyroscopes
:
- Make in the Instant Pot – You can also use your instant pot and make this recipe for Instant Pot Beef Gyros with tzatziki sauce. Instant pot gyroscopes are also fantastic.
- : Use a food process to cut your vegetables so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
- – You can add some olive oil to the clay pot to prevent the roast from sticking
- Sauce – We recommend placing the Tzatziki sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Food processor
Olive Oil
.
Substitutions and additions:
- Chicken Gyro – You can easily make this gyro with chicken. It’s still so tasty and you’ll use the same seasoning.
- Change coverage: You can change coverages with whatever you prefer. Many times I only have beef and lettuce stuffed in a pita.
How to
store
:
Place your leftovers in an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days
.
We like to place in individual containers to easily place in a pita or whole wheat wrapper for lunch the next day.
How
to reheat:
When you’re ready to reheat your meat gyroscope, you can reheat it in the microwave or place it in a saucepan. You may need to add some meat broth.
Print this recipe from Authentic Beef Gyro below:
