Scyros (Pita Sandwich)

A quick and easy pita sandwich recipe inspired by Greek gyros. A tasty alternative to burgers.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms (Optional)
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• ½ cucumber - peeled, seeded and finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed
• 5 pita breads, warmed
• ½ cup banana pepper rings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Strain the yogurt in a yogurt strainer or coffee filter for 15 minutes. Mince the cucumber, and place into a mesh strainer to drain for 15 minutes. Squeeze any excess liquid from the cucumber, then place into a small mixing bowl. Stir in the yogurt and dill. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside about 1/4 of the onion slices to use on the sandwiches, and add the remaining onion to the skillet; cook until soft, about 5 minutes more. Add the ground beef and oregano, and cook until the meat is no longer pink and is beginning to brown. Increase heat to medium-high, drain any grease from the beef, then stir in the celery, spinach, and mushrooms. Cook and stir until the celery has softened and the meat has nicely browned, about 5 minutes more.

Step 3

To assemble the Scyros, divide the meat among the warmed pitas. Top each sandwich with some onion slices, banana pepper rings, and tomato wedges. Dollop with the Scottziki sauce to serve.