I just made a new discovery. I’ve been receiving emails from food network but I did not know they had a healthy section. As they say, healthy food does not have to be boring. I agree and they have several great recipes. They also have a section for special diets that includes gluten-free vegetarian and others. This particular recipe caught my attention because I love gyros. I wish it could be lamb me but I may substitute soy crumbles, ground turkey, or ground chicken. How would you tweak it?
Beef Gyros
Servings:
4
Units: US | Metric
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
Filling
1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pita breads
3 cups shredded Lettuce
1 large Tomato, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
Directions:
1
In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
2
Cover and refrigerate.
3
In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
4
Mix well.
5
Shape into 4 patties.
6
Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
7
Cut patties into thin slices.
8
Stuff into pitas.
9
Add lettuce, tomato, and onion.
10
Serve with yogurt sauce.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/ground-beef-gyros-30081?oc=linkback
