Slow Cooker (Crock Pot Beef Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Beef stew meat or chuck

• Produce

  • 1 cup Cucumber
  • 1 tbsp Dill, dried
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Tomatoes and lettuce

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Pita folds

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast (cut into bite size pieces or strips)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Warmed pita folds
• Sliced tomatoes and lettuce, for serving
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup diced cucumber, seeded and shredded
• 1 Tbsp dried dill or 2 Tbsp fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper

Directions

• Add beef to the slow cooker.
• Combine ¼ cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt,pepper and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour over the meat and toss to coat, in the slow cooker. Toss in the sliced onions.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-10 hours (depending on your slow cooker) or until beef is extremely
• tender. (If it’s not tender, it’s not done yet).
• Remove lid and salt and pepper to taste. If desired, break up the meat into smaller bite-size pieces.
• Make the tzatziki sauce. Combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt and garlic in medium bowl. Stir until creamy and combined. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve beef over pita folds with Tzatziki sauce, onions, tomatoes and lettuce.