Homemade Hamburger Peppers and Onion Gyros offer a flavorful twist on the classic gyro, combining seasoned ground beef with sautéed peppers, onions, and zesty Rotel green chiles with diced tomatoes. Served in warm pita bread and topped with creamy sour cream and tangy bleu cheese crumbles, these gyros are hearty, satisfying, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a casual lunch, these homemade gyros are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- Lean Ground Beef: Provides protein and flavor to the gyros. Opt for lean ground beef to keep the dish lighter.
- Salt and Pepper: Seasonings used to enhance the flavor of the ground beef mixture.
- Olive Oil: Used for cooking the ground beef, peppers, and onions, adding richness and flavor to the dish.
- Green and Red Peppers: Provide sweetness and crunch to the gyro filling, as well as vibrant color.
- Onion: Adds savory flavor and aroma to the gyro filling.
- Rotel Green Chiles with Diced Tomatoes: Adds a zesty kick to the filling, enhancing its flavor with a hint of spice and tanginess.
- Pita Breads: Serve as the base for the gyros, providing a soft and chewy texture to hold the filling.
- Sour Cream: Adds creaminess and tanginess to the gyros, balancing the flavors of the filling.
- Bleu Cheese Crumbles: Optional topping that adds a bold and tangy flavor to the gyros, complementing the other ingredients.
How To Make It:
- Prepare Pitas: Slightly warm the pita breads in the microwave to make them soft and pliable.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, crumble the lean ground beef and cook it with olive oil until no longer pink.
- Add Peppers and Onions: Add chopped green and red peppers, as well as chopped onion, to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Add Rotel: Stir in the can of Rotel green chiles with diced tomatoes, mixing well with the ground beef and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Gyros: Lay out sheets of aluminum foil and place a warmed pita bread on each. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the pitas, then roll up the foil and the gyro together to enclose the filling.
- Serve: Top each gyro with a dollop of sour cream and bleu cheese crumbles, if desired.
Tips:
- Customize the level of spiciness by choosing between hot or mild Rotel green chiles with diced tomatoes.
- Experiment with different toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, or tzatziki sauce for added flavor and texture.
- Serve the gyros immediately for the best taste and texture, while the pita bread is still warm and soft.
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