Artificial Food Coloring Free Slow Cooker Beef Gyros
Total time8 hr 20 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time0 min
5.0(11)
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6 servings
For the beef
- 2 lb beef chuck roast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 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
- 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
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
- 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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