Beef Gyros
Thin strips of marinated steak are browned in a skillet and folded into warm pita bread with crisp salad and a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce, for a delicious, fresh dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 464kcal
Equipment
- Mandoline Optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- Lemon wedges to serve, optional
For the Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Beef
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Add the sliced beef, tossing to coat evenly.
- Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Keep this sauce chilled until ready to serve.
Cook the Beef
- Heat a large skillet over a moderate to high heat and add the beef.
- Cook for 2 to 4 minutes in a single layer until cooked through and browned. Thinner beef cooks faster. I recommend working in batches if you need to, so as not to overcrowd the skillet.
Assemble the Beef Gyros
- Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet until pliable and soft.
- Layer some of the cooked beef onto each one.
- Top with lettuce, red onion and tomatoes.
- Spoon the yogurt sauce on top.
- Wrap or fold the gyros and serve straight away.
Notes
- Cut before marinating: Slice the steak before adding it to the marinade so more surface area is seasoned.
- Stir until combined: The sauce won’t be completely smooth because of the grated cucumber bits, so just mix until combined.
- Serve with lemon wedges: Add lemon wedges to the plate for anyone who wants an extra squeeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 3mg