Greek Tacos Recipe 435 Recipes

GREEK TACOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, Greek seasoning, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and olives; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. , Meanwhile, place taco shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell. Top with feta cheese and onion.

GROUND TURKEY GYROS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, red onion and cucumber.
• In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper and kosher salt together.
• Pour this mixture over the tomato cucumber salsa and toss to combine. Set aside.
• Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the onions, saute for 4-5 minutes, add the garlic, saute 1 minute, then add the ground turkey.
• Cook the turkey through, drain any grease, then add the oregano, black pepper, kosher salt and the sun dried tomatoes.
• Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
• Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30-60 seconds on each side.
• Add the cooked ground turkey to the pita bread, top with the cucumber tomato salsa, feta cheese, fresh mint and tzatziki sauce.
• Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

GREEK TACO!

Steps:

• For the lamb: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until the meat gets nice and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the lamb and reserve. Lower the heat to medium and saute the onions in the lamb juices until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano and garlic and cook until fragrant. Season. Add the tomato paste and cook until it caramelizes. Deglaze with the red wine and scrape any bits up that have adhered to the pan. Add the lamb back in, stir and set aside.
• For the tzatziki: Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater and place in a fine-meshed strainer or cheese cloth fitted over a bowl. Salt the cucumber and let sit 10 minutes. Then squeeze out any excess moisture. Add the strained cucumber into a bowl with the yogurt, feta, garlic and mint. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• For the cucumber tomato relish: Toss the olive oil, vinegar, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a bowl and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Cover and let sit at least 1 hour to marry the flavors.
• For the sandwich build: Schmear the tzatziki on the pitas, then place on the lamb and top with cucumber tomato relish.

HEAVENLY GREEK TACOS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, lemon zest, 2 garlic cloves, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the mahi mahi; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onion, red pepper, cheese, 3 tablespoons olives and parsley; set aside., Place the yogurt, cucumber, dill, coriander and remaining garlic and olives in a food processor; cover and process until blended., Drain fish and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill mahi mahi, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Place a portion of fish on each tortilla; top with cabbage mixture and sauce.