Hamburger Pepper and Onion Gyros

These 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.

The end result was amazing! My family loved the gyros, and they were so easy to make. We’ll definitely be making them again soon!

Gyros are a twist on the classic burger meal. Gyros are versatile in that they can be filled with many different options. They are handheld food, making them perfect to take when you are on the run.

Gyros are fun to serve to guests, especially if you turn it into a build-your-own gyro party.

So go ahead and give it a try – we promise you won’t be disappointed!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Most of what you need is already in the fridge.
• These are easy hamburger pepper and onion gyros for beginners. There’s no worries about the cooking and prep process.
• This is an easy hamburger pepper and onion gyro for beginners. There’s no worries about the cooking and prep process.
• It’s so good. If you’re tired of the traditional beef stir fry and want something different, this does the trick every time.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Homemade hamburger pepper and onion gyro ideas here are the perfect starting point, but you can change them up as you see fit. The hamburger, pepper and onion gyro may have variations. You can change up the meat in the gyro by using lamb instead of beef. That’s going to give it a milder flavor and typically will cost less.

You could add different vegetables or take out certain ones you do not like. This is meant to be a simple hamburger pepper and onion gyros meal you don’t have to think about too much. Go into your fridge, grab some veggies, and it will work.

Ingredients:

• Olive oil
• Ground beef
• Red bell pepper
• Green bell pepper
• Pita breads
• Onion chopped
• Bleu cheese crumbled
• Rotel drained
• Sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Hamburger Pepper and Onion Gyros:

Step 1. Add the olive oil and ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. 

Step 2. Sauté until the beef is browned, then add the vegetables.

Sauté until the vegetables have softened. Drain any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Step 3. Stir in the Rotel and mix to combine well. 

Step 4. Heat the pitas until warm. 

Step 5. Lay each pita on a sheet of aluminum foil. 

Step 6. Top each pita bread with the meat mixture.

Then fold up in the tin foil. 

Step 7. Garnish with bleu cheese and sour cream before serving.

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Tips for Success

Family friendly hamburger pepper and onion gyros don’t take long to cook. However, you can speed the process up by prepping your ingredients in the days ahead and storing them in a sealed container in your fridge.

Get to know your butcher. If you’re purchasing lamb, quality matters even for a quick hamburger pepper and onion gyros recipe. Take the time to talk about quality and buy fresh rather than frozen when possible.

For a healthy hamburger pepper and onion gyros version, you can consider reducing the portion of filling or choose a lower carb wrap for them. It all depends on how authentic you want to be with the recipe.

Storage & Reheating

Gyros can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat the gyro, bake them in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Gyros are often considered a complete meal. However, if you feel the need to serve a side dish, a dinner salad or roasted vegetables will work well.

FAQs

What is in Gyro?

Gyros are a Greek dish. It is Pita bread that is stuffed with different toppings.

How many carbs are in a gyro?

The hamburger gyro will contain about 30 grams of carbs due to the fat content of the meat.

What cut of meat is the meat for this recipe?

Although lamb and chicken are most often used, this recipe is made with ground beef. You can use many different types of meat for Gyros.

Is this dish healthy?

The beef, onion and pepper gyros do have protein in them. The remainder of the health nutrition is based on what toppings you will use on your gyros.

What toppings go on a gyro?

Tzatziki sauce is most often on all gyros. As for the remainder, it is up to the person eating the gyro what to put on it. Tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumbers are popular choices.

How many calories in gyro meat?

If you are making the gyro with just meat, you will have on average 200 calories for the beef gyro. With toppings that amount will climb.

Notes

This is a simple hamburger pepper and onion gyros meal, but you can also prep them and have them on hand for the kids to take to school in their lunch or use them for a weekend lunch when you don’t have a lot of time.

A simple hamburger pepper and onion gyros meal doesn’t need to include a lot of ingredients. Just make enough so each person gets a filling portion.

Why not get the kids involved in this process. You can incorporate these and other homemade hamburger pepper and onion gyros ideas into the skills your kids learn for prepping their own meals. They will love learning how to fold and wrap them as well.

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