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Slow Cooker Beef Gyros Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Gyros Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Beef Gyros recipe offers tender, flavorful beef chuck roast cooked low and slow with classic Mediterranean seasonings. The juicy beef is shredded and served in warm Greek-style pitas topped with fresh diced onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded lettuce, and creamy tzatziki sauce, making it a convenient, delicious meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 3–4 lbs. beef chuck roast, cut into 2 to 3 inch chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

For the Gyros:

  • 8 Greek-style pitas
  • Diced red onion, to taste
  • Diced tomatoes, to taste
  • Diced cucumber, to taste
  • Shredded lettuce, to taste
  • Tzatziki sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare slow cooker: Drizzle the olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the sliced red onions evenly over the olive oil to create a flavorful base.
  2. Add beef and seasonings: Arrange the beef chuck roast chunks over the onions. Drop the minced garlic over the beef, then season with lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  3. Cook low and slow: Place the lid over the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with the seasoning flavors.
  4. Shred the beef: After cooking, remove the lid and use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces, mixing it well with the cooking juices for extra moisture and flavor.
  5. Prepare gyros and serve: Warm the pita breads by lightly charring or heating them. Assemble the gyros by placing shredded beef into each pita, then topping with diced red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For best results, use a well-marbled beef chuck roast for moist, tender meat.
  • Feel free to add other toppings like feta cheese or olives according to preference.
  • The tzatziki sauce can be store-bought or homemade based on convenience.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on slow cooker model; check tenderness at 7 hours and adjust as needed.
  • Leftover shredded beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef gyros, Greek gyros, slow cooked beef, Mediterranean, beef chuck roast, easy dinner

Find it online: https://hannahdelgado.com/slow-cooker-beef-gyros-recipe/