25 Minute Tzatziki Gyro Rice Bowls.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, beef, or chicken
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet/smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- salt
- 6 fresh pitas or naan, warmed
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
- pickled red onion, lettuce, and fresh herbs for serving
- Tzatziki, for serving
- 1/2 cup red harissa sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- chili flakes
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Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, combine the ground meat and onions. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme, and salt. Pour over 1/2 cup water. Cook for 2-5 minutes, until the water has cooked out.
- 2. Meanwhile, make the Harissa sauce. In a bowl, mix the harissa, melted butter, lemon juice, and paprika. Season with chili flakes and salt.
- 3. Arrange the warm pitas in a bowl. Spoon over some rice, add a couple spoonful of meat, then top with lettuce, herbs, onions, and lots of Tzatziki. Add the harissa sauce to taste. Enjoy!
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