Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and sliced into ¼-inch thick strips
- 1 cup full-fat unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing grill
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 6 large pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 large Roma tomato, seeded and diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked 10 minutes in cold water
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, marjoram, cumin, paprika, coriander, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Let the marinated beef sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then grease the grill grates with a paper towel dipped in oil.
- Place the beef on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium-rare and there are nice grill marks.
- Transfer the beef to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Lower the grill heat to medium-low. Toast the pita breads for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until warm and soft.
- Slice the rested beef into bite-sized pieces. Spread tzatziki on the warm pitas and top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, beef, and feta if desired. Fold the pitas and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight. If you like a little heat, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg