Beef Gyros

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NUTRITION per serving: 380 Calories; 6g Fat; 14g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 17mg Cholesterol; 382mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat. Points: 7

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup low fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 medium onions, sliced into rings
  • 3/4 pound 95% lean ground beef, cooked and drained
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 6 whole wheat pita breads, warmed
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber and dill; cover and refrigerate. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked beef, garlic powder and oregano; cook for 4 minutes or until beef is heated through, stirring occasionally. Blot up any fat with paper towels. Stuff beef mixture in warmed pita breads; garnish with yogurt sauce and chopped tomatoes.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A salad of mixed baby greens, sliced red onion and crumbled Feta cheese, tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure yogurt and pita breads are gluten free.

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