Slow Cooker Beef "Gyros"

I say "gyros" because these are not authentic and just gyro-inspired. That said, they are delicious and to do remind you of real gyros.  Easy to throw together and easy to eat!  Top them with any typical gyros toppings you'd like.

Slow Cooker Beef "Gyros"

Ingredients

"Gyros"

• 1 1/2 lb. beef (use an inexpensive cut like flank, skirt, chuck, London broil, etc.)
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 Tbsp. Greek seasoning
• salt & pepper, to taste
• pitas

• Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 English cucumber, grated
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• salt & pepper, to taste

• Toppings

• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• tomatoes, sliced
• cucumbers, sliced
• lettuce, shredded

Serves 4
Cook Time: 4-8 hours


Combine all "gyro" ingredients, except pitas, in a slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours (low and slow recommended.)  If you are using a lean cut of beef, like London broil, go ahead and slice it up before you put it in the slow cooker...if you are using a fatty cut of beef like chuck, it can be shredded and added back to the slow cooker about one hour before serving.
Meanwhile, combine all Tzatziki ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.  When beef is ready, stuff pitas with Tzatziki sauce, beef and any toppings you'd like.