Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Beef Gyros, where tender marinated beef meets warm pita bread and fresh toppings. This dish brings a taste of the Mediterranean right to your table, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With a creamy tzatziki sauce and vibrant veggies, each bite is a delightful culinary experience that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 pitas (soft and fluffy)
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, cucumber)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the beef chuck roast into thin strips. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add beef strips and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated beef strips in batches until browned, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with finely chopped cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Warm pita bread in a dry skillet or oven until soft.
- Assemble gyros by placing seared beef in pita and topping with vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg