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Slow Cooker Gyros

These Slow Cooker Gyros are tender, flavorful and super easy to make. They are perfect for busy weeknights when you need a simple meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 331kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • small bowl

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • One lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • ½ cup grated cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Instructions

  • In your slow cooker place the roast.
  • On top place the onions, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon juice and water.
  • Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH 4-6 hours until tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • Prepare the tzatziki sauce.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and dill.
  • To make the gyros spread the tzatziki sauce on a pita bread, add the meat and you can serve with red onion,

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg