Here’s a delicious, homemade gyro-style recipe using hamburger, peppers, and onions—super easy and flavorful:
🍔 Homemade Hamburger, Peppers & Onion Gyros
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (hamburger)
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1–2 bell peppers, sliced thinly
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1 onion, sliced thinly
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1–2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Pita bread, flatbreads, or wraps
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Optional toppings: tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese
Instructions
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Cook the vegetables
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add sliced onions and bell peppers.
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Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
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Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Cook the beef
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In the same skillet, add the ground beef.
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Season with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Cook until browned and fully cooked (about 7–10 minutes).
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Combine
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Mix the sautéed peppers and onions with the beef in the pan for 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.
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Assemble gyros
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Warm your pita or flatbread.
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Add a generous portion of the beef and veggie mixture.
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Top with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and/or feta cheese if desired.
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Serve immediately
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Fold or roll the pita and enjoy your homemade gyro!
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Tips
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Use different colored peppers for more flavor and color.
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You can add a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes if you like it spicy.
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For extra authentic flavor, add lemon juice or a sprinkle of sumac on top.
If you want, I can give a quick 15-minute version where everything cooks in one pan and you get juicy gyros with almost no cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?