Steak Gyros
Quick and easy to make, these marinated steak gyros are one delicious dish! Served in pita with fresh vegetables and homemade tzatziki sauce
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 ½ pounds flank or skirt steak (trimmed)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pocketless small pitas (warmed)
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tomato (thinly sliced)
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large, shallow bowl, mix oil, oregano, vinegar, and garlic. Add steak and toss to fully coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, flipping the steak halfway through. Remove from fridge at least 1 hour prior to cooking.
- 2
Preheat grill, grill pan, or large cast iron skillet, to medium-high heat. Season both sides of steak generously with salt and pepper. Let excess marinade drip off steak and transfer steak to pan. Cook until golden brown, 5-7 minutes per side for medium rare.
- 3
Transfer steak to a cutting board and allow meat to rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak into 1/2-inch pieces across the grain.
- 4
Assemble gyros by stuffing pita halves with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and steak. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.