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Experience the delight of Greek street food right in your home with this Easy Beef Gyro recipe, where the savory beef marinated in a blend of lemon, garlic, and spices meets the soft, homemade pita. Wrapped with fresh veggies and drizzled with creamy tzatziki, every bite takes you through the streets of Greece, where such flavors are a way of life.
Ingredients:
-Beef Gyro Marinade:
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 and 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp runny honey
1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika
Black pepper, to taste
500g beef steak
-For the Potato Fries (optional):
250g waxy potatoes (9 oz)
Oil
Salt
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-For the Beef Gyro Pita Wrap:
1 x recipe Homemade Pita Bread
1/2 x recipe Authentic Greek Tzatziki
1 red onion, sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced
Shredded lettuce
Directions:
Marinate the steak: Combine lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, honey, both paprikas, and black pepper in a dish. Add the steaks, ensuring they’re in a single layer, and rub the marinade in. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Prepare the fries (optional): Peel and cut potatoes into strips. Toss with salt and let drain for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan and fry potatoes until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove and season with salt.
Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over high heat. Cook steaks to your preference, achieving a caramelized crust. Thinly slice the steaks, removing any excess fat, and toss back in the skillet to coat in pan juices.
Assemble the gyro: Spread tzatziki on pita breads, add beef slices, red onion, tomato, fries, and lettuce. Wrap and serve.
Prep Time: 40 min | Cooking Time: 20 min | Total Time: 1 hour | Yield: 6 servings | Category: Main | Method: Fried | Cuisine: Greek
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