Slow Cooker Beef Gyros (Print Version)
Tender beef slow-cooked with herbs, served on warm pitas with crisp veggies and tangy tzatziki for a flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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1 red onion, sliced
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3-4 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2 to 3-inch chunks
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 lemons, juiced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Gyros
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8 Greek-style pitas
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Diced red onion
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Diced tomatoes
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Diced cucumber
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Shredded lettuce
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Tzatziki sauce
# Steps:
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Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker and layer the sliced red onions over it.
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Place the beef chunks over the onions. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper on top.
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Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours.
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Once cooked, remove the lid and shred the beef using two forks.
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If desired, warm the pita breads in a skillet. Serve shredded beef on the pitas, topping with diced onion, tomatoes, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.
# Notes:
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To char pita bread, brush with olive oil and place in a skillet on medium-high heat, cooking each side for 10-15 seconds.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.