Beef Gyros
Quick pan-seared beef with warm spices, served in pita with tzatziki and fresh vegetables. A fast, restaurant-quality Greek sandwich ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 4 pieces pita bread
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce, sour cream mixed with dill and lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- 3
Stir in cumin and oregano, cook 15 seconds until the spices bloom.
- 4
Add beef in a single layer. Let sear 2 minutes without stirring until edges brown.
- 5
Stir and continue cooking 3–4 minutes until beef is cooked through and caramelized.
- 6
Warm pita in the skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred.
- 7
Spread tzatziki on each pita, divide beef evenly, and fold in half.
- 8
Serve immediately with tomato, cucumber, and onion on the side if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- wooden spoon
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