Grilled skirt steak gyros are a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed any night of the week. This versatile recipe can be easily adapted to your own personal tastes, and includes tender skirt steak, fresh vegetables, a zesty dressing, and warm pita bread. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this gyro recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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GRILLED BEEF GYROS
A spicy marinade adds zip to these grilled beef slices tucked inside pita bread. Friends from Greece gave us their recipe for the cucumber sauce, which provides a cool contrast to the hot beef. I never have to worry about leftovers when I serve these sandwiches. -Lee Rademaker Hayfork, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, sugar, mustard, ginger, pepper and cayenne; cover and process until onion is finely chopped. Add soy sauce and water; process until blended. , Place the beef in a shallow dish. Add marinade and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours., For sauce, in a blender; combine the cucumber, garlic and salt; cover and process until cucumber is chopped. Add vinegar and oil; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sour cream. Refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Grill beef, covered, over medium-hot heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Place beef in pita halves. Top with cucumber sauce, sliced onion and chopped tomato. Refrigerate any remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Grilling might just be the best way to cook up a skirt steak. The intense heat gives the succulent and flavorful cut a rich char that's smoky and crisp at the edges. The trick is to get the fire hot enough and dry off any marinade before placing the meat on the grill. This will give you the deepest sear. Here, the meat is marinated in a garlicky herb paste flecked with pickled pepperoncini chiles. Other pickled peppers will work, too, so feel free to substitute pickled jalapeños if that's what you've got. Or use a fresh jalapeño and a dash of pickle juice to get a similar hot and vinegary punch. Lastly, be sure not to overcook the meat. Rare to medium rare guarantees tender beef.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, steaks and chops, main course
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine basil, scallions, lemon thyme, garlic, peperoncini, salt and lemon zest and juice. Pour olive oil over mixture; blend until it turns to paste.
- Using paper towels, pat steak dry and place in a large bowl; slather paste mixture all over meat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Light the grill or heat the broiler with the rack as close to the heat source as possible. Use a paper towel to pat steak dry. (You can leave some of the paste, but for the best sear, the meat should be dry when it hits the grill.) Grill meat over direct heat until char lines appear, and meat is done to taste, 3 to 5 minutes per side, or broil until charred, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving, garnished with herbs and scallions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 376 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK GYROS
Number Of Ingredients 0
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.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 177
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH ROASTED POTATOES
Steak and potatoes, perfectly seasoned, grilled, and baked to perfection in about 30 minutes. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO.
Provided by Elizabeth
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Panasonic
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small dish or resealable plastic bag. Mix thoroughly and add steak.
- Mix potatoes, remaining 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and oil together in a bowl. Pour into the grill pan.
- Place grill pan in the Panasonic® Countertop Induction Oven. Press "Auto Cook" and select setting 4, 12-inch size. Press "Start" and cook for 15 minutes. Mix potatoes, return to oven, set the timer for 5 minutes, and press "Start." Transfer potatoes to a serving plate.
- Preheat oven to High on the "Grill" setting.
- Wipe off any garlic from the grill pan with a paper towel. Remove steak from marinade and add to the pan.
- Grill steak for 1 minute per side. Remove and let rest for 3 minutes. Slice steak and serve with roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1450.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
GRILLED SPICED GARLIC SKIRT STEAK
Categories Beef Garlic Marinate Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Steak Spice Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Gourmet
Yield Serves 2 generously
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Cut steak into large pieces if necessary to fit on grill.
- In a small bowl stir together remaining ingredients. On a sheet of wax paper spread spice paste evenly on both sides of steak. Marinate steak at room temperature 15 minutes.
- Grill steak on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until just springy to the touch, for medium-rare meat. (Alternately, steak may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
- On a cutting board let steak stand 5 minutes and cut diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve steak with quesadillas.
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients: Opt for a skirt steak with good marbling and a thickness of 1/2 inch to 1 inch. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables for the tzatziki sauce and the gyro filling.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the skirt steak in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs tenderizes the meat and infuses it with delicious flavors.
- Grill the steak to perfection: Grill the skirt steak over high heat to get a nice char and a juicy, medium-rare interior. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs to make a creamy, tangy sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the gyros: Place slices of grilled skirt steak, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, and parsley in warm pita bread. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Grilled skirt steak gyros are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be easily prepared at home. With a flavorful marinade, perfectly grilled steak, and a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce, these gyros are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Experiment with different toppings and fillings to create your own unique gyro variations. Enjoy these gyros as a main course for lunch or dinner, or serve them as an appetizer at your next party or gathering.
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