Tender beef gyros with lemon, oregano, fresh veggies, and tzatziki, slow-cooked to perfection and served in pitas.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2 to 3-inch chunks
04 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - Juice of 2 lemons
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Assembly
09 - 8 Greek-style pita breads
10 - Diced red onion
11 - Diced tomatoes
12 - Diced cucumber
13 - Shredded lettuce
14 - Tzatziki sauce
# Directions:
01 - Drizzle olive oil into the base of the slow cooker, then layer sliced red onions evenly over the oil.
02 - Place beef chuck roast pieces over the onions. Evenly sprinkle minced garlic, pour in lemon juice, and season with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low. Cook undisturbed for 8 hours until beef is fully tender.
04 - After cooking, remove the lid and shred the beef on a large plate using two forks until all pieces are uniformly pulled.
05 - Optional: Brush both sides of pita breads with olive oil or lightly mist with cooking spray. Warm in a skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds per side until lightly charred.
06 - Fill each pita with shredded beef, then top with desired amounts of diced red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.
