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Two pitas topped with slow cooker beef gyro meat, and gyro toppings on a plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Gyros

These slow cooker beef gyros have the a tender and flavorful beef that is cooked in the slow cooker. The tender slow-cooked beef is wrapped in warm pita bread, and topped with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: beef gyros, Slow cooker
Servings: 6
Calories: 818kcal

Ingredients

For the Beef Gyro Meat:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • 1 TBS minced garlic clove
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 boneless beef chuck roast (cut into 2-3 inch pieces, or sliced)

For the Gyros:

  • 6 soft Greek style pitas
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced English cucumber

Instructions

For the Beef Gyro Meat:

  • Add the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and stir them together.
  • Add the beef pieces to the bottom of a slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. Toss the beef in the mixture to coat it evenly.
  • Cook the meat in the slow cooker for 6-7 hour, or until the meat is tender. Shred the meat into bite sized pieces.

For the Gyros:

  • Take a pita and top it with shredded beef gyro meet, your choice of toppings, and a dollop or two of tzatziki sauce. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 7mg