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Instant Pot™ Beef Gyros

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Instant Pot™ Beef Gyros
  • 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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