Description
Authentic Greek gyros deliver Mediterranean magic right to your plate. Succulent marinated beef nestled in warm pita with creamy tzatziki sauce creates a perfect handheld feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) beef steak
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon runny honey
- 0.5 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Potato Fries:
- 250 grams (9 ounces) waxy potatoes
- Oil
- Salt
Pita Wrap Components:
- 1 homemade pita bread
- 0.5 recipe authentic Greek tzatziki
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the beef overnight by blending lemon zest, juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, honey, paprika, and black pepper in a mixing container.
- Massage the marinade thoroughly into the steak, ensuring complete coverage, then refrigerate in a sealed container.
- Prepare potatoes for optional fries by peeling and cutting into uniform thin strips, then sprinkle with salt and allow excess moisture to drain for approximately 20 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until shimmering, then carefully lower potato strips and fry until achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior, about 10 minutes.
- Remove potato fries and season with additional salt, then set aside on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Preheat a skillet to high temperature to create an intense searing environment for the marinated beef.
- Cook steaks to desired doneness, developing a rich caramelized crust on exterior while maintaining inner tenderness.
- Slice cooked beef into thin, delicate strips, trimming any excessive fat during the process.
- Return beef strips to hot skillet, gently tossing to coat with remaining pan juices and intensify flavor.
- Warm pita bread slightly to enhance flexibility and texture.
- Spread a generous layer of tzatziki across pita bread surface.
- Layer sliced beef, diced red onion, fresh tomato chunks, crispy potato fries, and crisp lettuce leaves.
- Carefully fold and wrap pita to create a compact, manageable gyro package.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and textures are at peak quality.
Notes
- Marinating overnight locks in incredible flavors, transforming simple steak into a mouth-watering Greek delicacy.
- Choosing high-quality beef cuts ensures tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth with each delectable bite.
- Layering ingredients strategically creates a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making every gyro a culinary adventure.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg