Beef gyro is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. Originating from Greece, it consists of seasoned ground beef cooked on a vertical rotisserie, typically served wrapped in pita bread with various toppings. The key is to find the right balance of spices and herbs to create a flavorful and aromatic gyro. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, the following recipes will guide you through the process of creating delicious beef gyros that will tantalize your taste buds.
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BEEF GYROS
Going out to restaurants got to be expensive for our family, so I came up with this homemade beef gyro. Usually, I set out the fixings so everyone can assemble their own. My husband and our two busy teens request them often. -Sheri Scheerhorn, Hills, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and cucumber; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. , Layer half of each pita with steak, tomato, olives, onion, cheese, lettuce and dressing mixture. Fold each pita over filling; secure with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 41g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1086mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
GROUND BEEF GYROS
If your family likes gyros as much as mine, they'll love this easy version that's made with ground beef instead of lamb. I found the recipe in a newspaper and adapted it to fit our tastes. They're very much like the ones served at a local restaurant. A cucumber yogurt sauce adds an authentic finishing touch. -Ruth Stahl, Shepherd, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Chill. In a large bowl, combine seasonings; crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cut patties into thin slices; stuff into pita halves. Add lettuce, tomato and onion. Serve with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
BEEF GYRO
Soft flatbread topped with beef strips, tomato, cucumber and onion, and finished with creamy tzatziki sauce. A delicious meal!
Provided by Rebecca Coste
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat Seasoned Beef Strips in a 350°F oven.
- HACCP Critical Control Point: Heat to 145°F or higher for 15 seconds.
- HACCP Critical Control Point: Hold at 140°F or higher.
- Lay out flat bread on a clean baking sheet.
- Layer over bread: 2 oz. beef strips, 1 slice tomato, 2 slices of cucumber, and 1 Tbsp. chopped onion.
- Add 2 Tbsp. Tzatziki Sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 gyro, Calories 282 kcal, Fiber 3.51 g, Sodium 370.62 mg, SaturatedFat 2.05 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 23.41 g, TransFat 0.13 g, Fat 7.78 g
GYRO MEAT WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Follow Alton Brown's Food Network recipe to make Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce at home; the creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce goes perfectly with ground lamb.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Process the onion in a food processor for 10 to 15 seconds and turn out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends of the towel and squeeze until almost all of the juice is removed. Discard juice.
- Return the onion to the food processor and add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and process until it is a fine paste, approximately 1 minute. Stop the processor as needed to scrape down sides of bowl.
- To cook in the oven as a meatloaf, proceed as follows:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the mixture into a loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Place the loaf pan into a water bath and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes and feta cheese.
- To cook on a rotisserie, proceed as follows:
- Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of 2 overlapping pieces of plastic wrap that are at least 18 inches long. Roll the mixture in the plastic wrap tightly, making sure to remove any air pockets. Once the meat is completely rolled in the wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap until the surface of the wrap is tight. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up.
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Place the meat onto the rotisserie skewer. Place a double-thick piece of aluminum foil folded into a tray directly under the meat to catch any drippings. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to spin for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
BEEF GYRO
Gyros is a Greek dish consisting of meat, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce and is served with pita bread. YUM!
Provided by jennifer_russell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Blend yogurt, cucumbers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until tzatziki sauce is evenly combined.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in the hot oil until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Layer half of each pita with steak, tomato, onion, feta cheese, lettuce, olives, and tzatziki sauce. Bring edge of each pita over the filling and secure with a toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 732.5 mg, Sugar 9 g
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK GYROS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Make the marinade: Whisk the olive oil, garlic, mint (if using), oregano, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the marinade to a small bowl; mix in the yogurt and 2 tablespoons water. Add the bell pepper and onion to the bowl with the remaining marinade and toss; remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the steak to the bowl and toss.
- Grill the bell pepper, onion and steak, turning once, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side for the vegetables and 4 to 8 minutes per side for the steak (depending on the thickness). Set aside to rest, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the pitas until marked, about 1 minute per side.
- Slice the steak against the grain. Fill the pitas with the steak, grilled vegetables, tomato and watercress. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
INSTANT POT BEEF GYROS RECIPE
Melt-in-your-mouth tender meat seasoned with Greek seasonings and a homemade Tzatziki sauce on top. Perfection!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pour beef broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Place beef roast in the Instant Pot. Top with sliced onions.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour olive oil mixture over the roast.
- Place lid on pot and press MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) and set timer for 60 minutes (you want to cook beef roasts at a high pressure for 20 minutes per pound).
- Allow 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before it starts the countdown cook timer.
- Once it is finished cooking, do a natural release of the pressure for at least 10 minutes (20 minutes is ideal). Remove the lid.
- Slice or shred the beef and serve on pitas with cucumbers, tomatoes, and homemade tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 667 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GROUND BEEF GYROS
This is a great summer meal and quick and easy to put together and tastes wonderful. Refreshing served with the cucumber sauce and is even low in fat. I think this came from Quick Cooking. It's a favorite in our house.
Provided by Cyrene
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate. (If possible overnight).
- In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
- Mix well.
- Shape into 4 patties.
- Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
- Cut patties into thin slices.
- Stuff into pitas.
- Add lettuce,cucumber, tomato, and onion.
- Serve with yogurt sauce.
ROAST BEEF GYRO SANDWICH
See how tasty roast beef stars in our Greek-style Gyro sandwich. Tomatoes, cucumbers and Greek yogurt add even more flavor to our Roast Beef Gyro Sandwich.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine yogurt and cucumbers
- Separate meat slices; place on microwaveable plate. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. or just until warmed; place on flatbreads.
- Top with tomatoes, onions, pepper and yogurt mixture; fold in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 880 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
Tips:
- Choose the right beef. For gyros, you want a beef that is flavorful and has a good amount of fat. Some good options include chuck roast, flank steak, and sirloin steak.
- Slice the beef thinly. This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate the beef. This will help tenderize the meat and add flavor. A simple marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs is a good option.
- Cook the beef over high heat. This will help to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
- Serve the beef immediately. Gyros are best served hot off the grill.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your gyros.
- Experiment with different toppings. Gyros can be topped with a variety of different sauces, vegetables, and cheeses. Some popular options include tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese.
Conclusion:
Beef gyros are a delicious and popular Greek dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make gyros that are just as good as the ones you get from your favorite restaurant. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give beef gyros a try. You won't be disappointed!
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