In just 30 minutes, you can create the most delicious Steak Gyros! The combination of juicy steak, crunchy vegetables, and soft bread, along with the homemade tangy tzatziki sauce, makes this dish an absolute delight. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for both weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering.
What to Expect
In this post, you're going to discover the art of crafting mouth-watering Steak Gyros right in your own kitchen. We'll guide you through our step-by-step instructions, ensuring you feel confident at every stage of the cooking process.
We'll also share some handy make-ahead tips for those busy weeknights, along with storage options to keep your leftovers tasting fresh.
Recipe Highlights
- A Symphony of Flavors: Our Steak Gyros are nothing short of a flavor explosion. From the tender, seasoned steak to the zesty homemade tzatziki sauce, every bite is an adventure.
- Textures Galore: In this recipe, texture plays a starring role. The soft, warm pita bread perfectly complements the juicy, grilled steak, while the crispness of the fresh veggies adds an exciting crunch. And let's not forget the creamy tzatziki sauce that ties it all together.
- Family Friendly: One of the best things about these Steak Gyros? They're a hit with the whole family! Whether you're serving them up for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend get-together, they're a crowd-pleaser every time. Plus, they're customizable - picky eaters can choose their own fillings, making meal times a breeze.
Ingredients
- Steak: Choose any steak cut that you enjoy, understanding that the tenderness of the cut will play a roll in the final texture.
- Garlic Powder, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Salt, and Fresh Ground Black Pepper: These seasonings come together to create a marinade that's packed full of flavor. Don't have one of the dried herbs on hand? Try substituting with thyme or basil for a different flavor profile.
- Red Onion: Red onion adds a sharp, sweet crunch. If you're not an onion fan, feel free to leave this out or replace it with some sliced bell peppers for added color and crunch.
- Fresh Dill and Red Wine Vinegar: These add a tangy freshness that balances the richness of the steak beautifully. If dill isn't your thing, fresh parsley or mint can be used as substitutes.
- Pitas or Gluten-Free Tortillas: We love the fluffy texture of pitas, but if you're gluten-intolerant, swapping them out for gluten-free tortillas works just as well. Alternatively, lettuce wraps could add a refreshing crunch!
- Tomato: Feel free to substitute with cherry tomatoes or even a handful of sun-dried tomatoes for a deeper, richer taste.
- Feta Cheese: This tangy cheese is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy contrast to the other ingredients. Not a feta fan? Try swapping it out for some crumbled goat cheese or even a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella.
- Tzatziki Sauce: This creamy, tangy sauce brings everything together and is a must-have in any gyro. If you're dairy-free, a drizzle of hummus or tahini can make a great substitute.
How to Make
- Crank up your grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Mix garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle over steaks.
- Grill your steaks to your preferred doneness, then let them rest off the heat for 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the steak rests, combine onion, dill, and vinegar in another bowl. You can do this step ahead of time if you like.
- Heat up a skillet to medium heat and warm the pita until it's browned and slightly puffy. Once done, transfer them onto plates.
- Top your tortillas with the sliced steak, onions, fresh tomato, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce and serve.
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Steak Gyros
- Season Ahead for Maximum Flavor: To really infuse your steak with that mouth-watering blend of garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper, try seasoning for a few hours before cooking. This gives the flavors time to penetrate the meat, making every bite even more delicious.
- Let Your Steak Rest: It may be tempting to slice into your steak as soon as it comes off the grill pan, but patience is key here. Letting your steak rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring a juicy, flavorful bite every time.
- Customize Your Toppings: One of the great things about these Steak Gyros is how customizable they are. Don't like onions? Swap them out for some bell peppers. Not a fan of feta? Try topping your gyro with some creamy goat cheese instead. The possibilities are endless!
- Prep Ahead for Easy Assembly: To make mealtime a breeze, try prepping your toppings ahead of time. You can slice your tomatoes, crumble your feta, and even make your tzatziki sauce the day before. Then, when it's time to eat, all you have to do is assemble and enjoy!
- Warm Those Pitas: Don't skip this step! Warming your pitas in a skillet until they're slightly puffy and browned not only makes them taste better, but it also makes them easier to handle. Plus, there's nothing quite like the smell of freshly toasted pitas!
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Steak Gyros
Ingredients
Steak
- 16 ounces steak
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For Serving
- 1 small red onion sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 8 pitas or gluten free tortillas
- 1 tomato seeded and chopped
- ½ cup Feta Cheese
- Tzatziki Sauce
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat. In a small bowl combine garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over steaks.
- Cook steaks on the grill pan to the desired doneness, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes prior to slicing.
- Meanwhile, combine onion, dill and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside. (This may be done ahead of time.)
- Heat a skillet to medium and heat pita until brown and slightly puffy. Transfer to plates.
- Top pitas with steak, onion mixture, tomato and feta cheese. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve warm.
tara pittman
These tortillas look so yummy. They look like the real ones.
Wendy Polisi
They are really good!
satrntgr
Those look delicious!!! Pinned it to try for my family one night! 😉
Wendy Polisi
Hope you enjoy!