Shaved Beef Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- For the Beef
- 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Gyros
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or arugula
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Marinate beef: In a bowl, toss sliced beef with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Cook beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches 2–3 minutes per side until browned and tender. Remove from heat.
- Assemble gyros: Warm pita breads. Layer with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, cooked beef, tzatziki sauce, and optional feta.
- Serve: Fold gyros, serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy immediately.