Hamburger Peppers and Onion Gyros

Hamburger Peppers and Onion Gyros

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Ingredients:

For the Gyros Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey (choose lean or very lean)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced ​​
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced ​​
  • 1 green pepper, thinly sliced ​​
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

  • Lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas (for wrapping)
  • Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade; use the low-carb version)
  • Tomato slices
  • Cucumber slices
  • Red onion slices (optional)
  • Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and peppers to the pan and fry until soft and light brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Push the onions and peppers to one side of the pan and add the ground beef or turkey to the empty space.
  4. Cut the meat into small pieces with a spatula and fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the meat is cooked, add the chopped garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes to release the flavors. Remove from heat.
  6. Arrange lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas of your choice on a clean surface.
  7. Pour the cooked hamburger mixture onto each lettuce leaf or tortilla.
  8. Arrange the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion slices (if using) on ​​the gyro.
  9. Drizzle generous amounts of low-carb tzatziki sauce over the filling.
  10. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese for additional flavor (this is optional and can be omitted for the dairy-free version).
  11. Roll lettuce leaves or tortillas around the filling and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
  12. Hamburger with Peppers and Onion Gyros Serve immediately.

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