Slow-Cooker Shredded Turkey Gyros

Health score
24%
Slow-Cooker Shredded Turkey Gyros
560 min.
6
412kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a deliciously satisfying dish? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Shredded Turkey Gyros! Perfectly seasoned and tender turkey thighs are the star of this recipe, infused with the rich flavors of garlic, oregano, and a hint of heat from red pepper sauce. The slow cooker does all the hard work for you, allowing the turkey to cook low and slow for hours until it’s so tender that it practically falls apart with a gentle tug of a fork.

What makes these gyros truly special is the creamy yogurt sauce, which adds a refreshing touch to each bite. With a delightful blend of yogurt, dill, and garlic, this sauce complements the savory turkey and caramelized onions beautifully. Served in warm pita folds, these gyros are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a wholesome meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or simply looking for a comforting meal to enjoy at home, these Slow-Cooker Shredded Turkey Gyros are sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dish that’s bursting with flavor and sure to become a new favorite. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to indulge in a Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s both easy to make and utterly delicious!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter softened
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried
  • teaspoon hot sauce red
  • 1.5 lb turkey thighs skinless
  • cup onion red halved sliced
  • cup yogurt plain
  • teaspoon dill dried
  • teaspoon garlic clove finely chopped
  •  wholewheat pita breads (without pocket)
  • 0.8 cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein28.22%
Fat34.38%
Carbs37.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41
Glycemic Load
30.5
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.159565149442%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
5.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:411.55kcal
20.58%
Fat:15.51g
23.86%
Saturated Fat:4.82g
30.11%
Carbohydrates:37.96g
12.65%
Net Carbohydrates:35.74g
13%
Sugar:3.59g
3.99%
Cholesterol:75.62mg
25.21%
Sodium:1266.76mg
55.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.64g
57.27%
Vitamin B12:4.69µg
78.19%
Selenium:46.91µg
67.02%
Zinc:5.5mg
36.66%
Phosphorus:307.37mg
30.74%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.79%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.9%
Vitamin B3:4.15mg
20.74%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.21%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.94%
Iron:2.94mg
16.35%
Potassium:515.7mg
14.73%
Vitamin B5:1.37mg
13.68%
Calcium:133.62mg
13.36%
Copper:0.25mg
12.37%
Magnesium:46.61mg
11.65%
Fiber:2.22g
8.88%
Vitamin C:6.42mg
7.79%
Vitamin A:382.68IU
7.65%
Folate:26.67µg
6.67%
Vitamin K:4.84µg
4.61%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.47%