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Homemade Hamburger Pepper and Onion Gyros

Homemade Hamburger Pepper and Onion Gyros are the perfect way to take your burger game to the next level! Packed with flavor, they’re sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Hamburger Pepper and Onion Gyros
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 3 tsp olive oil
  • - 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • - 1 cup chopped red pepper
  • - 1 cup onion chopped
  • - 1 can Rotel green chiles with diced tomatoes your choice of Hot or Mild
  • - 4 pita breads softened and warmed slightly
  • - ½ cup sour cream
  • - ¼ cup bleu cheese crumbles

Instructions

Warm the Pitas:

  • - Slightly warm the pita breads in the microwave to make them more pliable.

Cook the Beef Mixture:

  • - In a large skillet, crumble the ground beef and add olive oil, green peppers, red peppers, and onions.
  • - Cook over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink and the peppers and onions have softened.
  • - Add the can of Rotel (with green chiles and diced tomatoes) to the skillet and stir well to combine.
  • - Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Gyros:

  • - Layout four sheets of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
  • - Place a warmed pita bread on each sheet of foil.
  • - Divide the meat mixture evenly among the four pitas, placing it in the center of each.
  • - Using the aluminum foil, roll up each pita with the meat mixture inside, wrapping it up snugly.

Add Toppings:

  • - Top each gyro with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of bleu cheese crumbles, if desired.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • - Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy these flavorful gyros with your favorite sides or as a standalone dish.