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Slow Cooker Greek Beef Bites

Create an appetizer surprise in your slow cooker: these beef bites, simmered in garlic and herbs, and served with a Greek-inspired cucumber-yogurt dipping sauce.

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Prep Time 40 min
Total Time 5 hr 40 min
Servings 20

Ingredients

3: pounds beef boneless chuck roast, trimmed of fat

2: tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

4: cloves garlic, finely chopped

1: tablespoon dried oregano leaves

1 1/2: teaspoons salt

1/2: teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

4: tablespoons grated lemon peel

1: cup yogurt

1/2: small cucumber, peeled, cored and finely chopped (1/3 cup)

1/2: teaspoon salt

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Directions

1 Cut beef into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil, in batches if necessary, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
2 Place beef in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper and 3 tablespoons of the lemon peel; toss to mix.
3 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
4 Stir together yogurt, cucumber, 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon peel in small bowl. Serve beef with toothpicks for dipping into yogurt sauce. Beef bites will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

EXPERT TIPS

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For the best flavor and to reduce the amount of liquid during cooking, trim any excess fat from the beef before browning.

Look for beef stew meat that's been pre-trimmed, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces, in the meat department.

For a gyro-type sandwich, spoon this beef onto pita bread, top with sliced onions and tomatoes, and drizzle with the cucumber sauce.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 80),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 9g; 9%
(Saturated Fat 3g, 3% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 45mg; 45%;
Sodium: 280mg; 280%;
Total Carbohydrate: 1g; 1%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g 0% ),
Protein: 15g; 15%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 8%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 2/17/2013 4:05:12 PM REPORT ABUSE DeanneHendsbee29 said:

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Not Bad. I used lemon peel which was a huge mistake, the strong taste went through the whole dish. I wish I should have listened to the other reviews and used lemon pepper. Also make sure you get plain yogurt for the dipping sauce.

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Posted 2/4/2013 10:43:00 PM REPORT ABUSE hatethecold said:

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This was very good. Served over brown rice. I did use lemon pepper. Next time will use even more oregano,

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Posted 2/21/2012 10:18:36 AM REPORT ABUSE popcornblah said:

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I have made this for years and love it as is! However, i put it in pita bread for gyros and everyone thinks I am brilliant. People have stopped me and literally said "i heard you have a gyro recipe you can make at home." Well, this is it. Very good when craving a gyro and can't get near a fair or Greek restaurant.

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