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BEEF GYROS

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YIELD

5 servings

ACTIVE

10 minutes

TOTAL

6 to 8 hours on low

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1 SLOW COOKER LINER (WE USED REYNOLDS)

2 LB BONELESS BEEF CHUCK STEAK, ABOUT 1¼ IN. THICK

¼ CUP OLIVE OIL

2 TBSP LEMON JUICE

1 TBSP MINCED GARLIC

1 TSP DRIED OREGANO

½ TSP SALT

¼ TSP PEPPER

YOGURT-DILL SAUCE

1 CUP GREEK YOGURT

1 CUP DICED SEEDLESS CUCUMBER

1 TBSP SNIPPED FRESH DILL

¼ TSP SALT

5 POCKETLESS PITAS

ACCOMPANIMENTS: LEAF LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATOES AND RED ONIONS

Line a 3-qt or larger slow cooker with liner; place beef in liner.

Mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over beef, turning to coat. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours until meat is tender.

Meanwhile, make SAUCE: Stir ingredients, cover and refrigerate.

Remove beef to cutting board; slice. Return beef to juices in slow cooker to keep warm. Warm pitas as package directs; top with sliced meat. Serve with accompaniments and yogurt sauce.

PER SERVING

CALORIES 722 TOTAL FAT 42G SATURATED FAT 13G CHOLESTEROL 128MG SODIUM 818MG

TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES 38G DIETARY FIBER 2G PROTEIN 52G