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Slow-Cooker Shredded Turkey Gyros

Prep 20 min
Total 9 hr 20 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

From the creamy yogurt dressing to the cool cucumber chunks and sprinkle of dill, these gyros with slow-cooked turkey get gold stars all around. MORE+ LESS-

Ingredients

tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

cloves garlic, finely chopped

teaspoon salt

1 1/2

teaspoons dried oregano leaves

teaspoon red pepper sauce

1 1/2

lb turkey thighs, skin removed

medium red onion, halved, sliced (1 cup)

cup plain yogurt

teaspoon dried dill weed

cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)

1/2

small cucumber, unpeeled, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

pita fold breads (without pocket)

3/4

cup chopped tomatoes

Steps

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1

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix butter, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the oregano and pepper sauce. Rub mixture onto turkey thighs.
2

Place onion in slow cooker; top with turkey thighs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until turkey pulls apart easily with fork. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, dill, garlic, cucumber and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and refrigerate until serving.
3

Remove turkey from slow cooker; remove from bones. Shred turkey; stir into mixture remaining in slow cooker. Using slotted spoon, divide meat and onion mixture among 6 pita folds. Top with yogurt sauce; pass additional sauce at table.

Expert Tips

To save even more money on this budget-conscious recipe, substitute hamburger buns, usually value priced, for the pita folds.
To save calories, use non-fat yogurt.
Top with fresh tomatoes from your garden.