Instant Pot™ Beef Gyros

Name: Instant Pot™ Beef Gyros
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, thinly sliced (2 cups); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 lb trimmed boneless beef chuck roast, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 cup Progresso™ beef broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1 container (5 oz) Oui™ by Yoplait® French style plain yogurt Yoplait Plain Yogurt; 1/2 cup shredded unpeeled cucumber; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill weed; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 6 pitas (6 inch); 3/4 cup diced tomato

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 6

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Now you don’t have to wait for the fair, the food truck or leave your house when you’re craving Greek food. This Instant Pot™ version of classic gyros is made quick and cheap using chuck roast that comes out just as tender as the traditional lamb meat. Top with sliced red onion, diced tomato and a dollop of homemade tzatziki sauce.

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Nov 5, 2018

Ingredients

1 large red onion, thinly sliced (2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 lb trimmed boneless beef chuck roast, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup Progresso™ beef broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 container (5 oz) Oui™ by Yoplait® French style plain yogurt Yoplait Plain Yogurt
1/2 cup shredded unpeeled cucumber
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill weed
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
6 pitas (6 inch)
3/4 cup diced tomato

Steps

1

Spray 6-quart Instant Pot™ insert with cooking spray.
2

Add 1 1/2 cups of the onions, the garlic, beef, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper and broth to insert. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 30 minutes. Select CANCEL. Keep pressure valve in SEALING position to release pressure naturally. Discard cooking liquid; stir in fresh oregano.
3

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, dill weed, lemon juice, garlic powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4

To serve, divide beef mixture among pitas; top with remaining onions, tomato and yogurt sauce.

Expert Tips

tip 1
To easily shred cucumber, use a box grater.
tip 2
Want more toppings? Try sliced cucumber, feta cheese and shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Information

460 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 35g Protein, 39g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 460

Calories from Fat: 160

Total Fat: 18g; 28%

Saturated Fat: 7g; 36%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 85mg; 29%

Sodium: 1110mg; 46%

Potassium: 560mg; 16%

Total Carbohydrate: 39g; 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 9%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 35g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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