Homemade Beef Gyro
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this Homemade Beef Gyro recipe! Tender, juicy strips of marinated beef sirloin are infused with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and cumin, then pan-seared to perfection. Nestled inside warm, pillowy pita bread, these flavorful beef strips are topped with crisp cucumber, tangy tomato, and sweet red onion, all brought together with a creamy dollop of refreshing tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick and hearty meal, these gyros can be prepped in just over an hour (including marinating time!) and are sure to delight. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this Greek-inspired dish is easy to make and packed with bold, authentic flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef sirloin steak
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 medium Tomato, diced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 4 pieces Pita breads
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Start by slicing the beef sirloin steak into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Add the beef strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber and tomato, and thinly slicing the red onion.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef strips in batches, cooking for about 3-5 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
Warm the pita breads on a dry skillet or in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 3 minutes until soft.
Assemble the gyros by spreading a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita bread.
Place a portion of the cooked beef strips in the center, followed by diced cucumber, tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for added freshness.
Fold the pita bread over the filling and wrap with parchment paper or foil to hold it together.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade beef gyro!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.9 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 4692 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 169.3 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2895 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
