Beef Gyros {Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 - 2 pounds beef chuck roast , sliced into thin quarter inch strips
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For serving:

• 4-6 soft pitas
• lettuce thinly sliced
• cherry tomatoes , halved
• red onion thinly sliced
• cucumber , sliced

Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic , finely minced
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. For the Tzatziki Sauce: combine all ingredients and stir well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For Slow Cooker:

1. Remove any large pieces of fat from the beef roast and then slice the meat into thin, 1/4 inch strips.
2. Season beef on all sides with salt and pepper and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. In a small bowl combine the olive oil garlic powder, oregano, lemon juice, and a little extra salt and pepper. Pour over meat.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 or HIGH for 3.5-4 hours, or until beef in super tender. Taste and add additional seasonings if needed.
5. Serve meat inside a warm pita. Top with tzatziki sauce and fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and onion.

For Instant Pot:

1. Remove any large pieces of fat from the beef roast and then slice the meat into thin, 1/4 inch strips.
2. Season beef on all sides with salt and pepper and place in the bottom of the instant pot.
3. In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup of WATER, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, lemon juice, and a little extra salt and pepper. Pour over meat.
4. Cover and turn the valve to "sealing." Press "manual" and set the timer for 30 minutes.
5. After the timer beeps allow the instant pot to rest for 15 minutes before releasing any of the pressure. Remove the lid, taste and add additional seasonings if needed.
6. Serve meat inside a warm pita. Top with tzatziki sauce and fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and onion.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

4 hrs

Total Time

4 hrs 15 mins