25 Minute Tzatziki Gyro Rice Bowls

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

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

Directions

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!

Nutrition

• Calories: 638 kcal