Low Sodium Slow Cooker Beef Gyros

Total time8 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the beef

2 lb beef chuck roast
3 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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1 tbsp dried oregano
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
¼ cup beef broth

For the tzatziki

1 cup plain greek yogurt
½ english cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

6 pita breads
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ english cucumber, thinly sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef chuck roast, pressing it into the surface on all sides.
2
Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker. Drizzle the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice over the top, then pour the beef broth around the base of the roast.

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