Healthy Crockpot Greek Gyro Meat

• 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb or lean beef, trimmed of excess fat

• 1 large onion, grated

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)

• Pita bread (optional, for serving)

• Sliced tomatoes (optional, for serving)

• Sliced onions (optional, for serving)

• Tzatziki sauce (optional, for serving)

1. Trim the boneless leg of lamb or beef of any excess fat and cut it into chunks that will fit into your crockpot.


2. Grate the large onion directly into the crockpot to catch all the juices.


3. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the crockpot.


4. Sprinkle the oregano, salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary over the meat.


5. Pour the fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil over the seasoned meat.


6. Toss all the ingredients together in the crockpot to thoroughly combine and coat the meat in the seasoning and aromatics.


7. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.


8. Once the meat is fully cooked and tender, shred it with two forks and mix it to soak up the juices.


9. If serving with Greek yogurt, spoon it over the meat or on the side.


10. Warm the pita bread according to package instructions if serving.


11. Serve the gyro meat inside pita bread with optional sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.