Beef Gyros In Pita Recipe

Authentic Greek flavors explode in this quick and easy Beef Gyros recipe! Perfectly seasoned beef strips are stir-fried to juicy perfection, then nestled in warm pita bread with crisp tomatoes, red onions, salty feta, and a creamy tzatziki sauce (recipe not included, but easily found online!). Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun get-together.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 348.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Gyros In Pita

  • Beef Round Tip Steak
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Dried Oregano
  • Olive Oil
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • Salt And Pepper
  • Pita Breads
  • Plum Tomatoes
  • Red Onion
  • Ranch Dressing

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How to Make Beef Gyros In Pita

  1. Slice the 1 lb beef sirloin steak thinly against the grain into 1-inch wide strips.
  2. In a bowl, toss the beef strips with 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add half of the beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  5. Remove the cooked beef from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the remaining beef.
  7. Return all the beef to the skillet and heat through for about 1 minute.
  8. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Warm the pita pockets according to package directions.
  10. Fill each pita pocket with the seasoned beef, sliced tomatoes, red onions, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

14g

Carbs

12g

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