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Steak Gyros
5 from 6 votes

Steak Gyros

These Steak Gyros are absolutely delicious. Marinated flank steak is grilled and then slices and paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce, tomato salad and topped with lots of garnish and herbs.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 43 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cucumber finely grated, Persian
  • 1/4 shallot peeled and minced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • lemon juice juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup parsley Italian, minced
  • 1/4 cup dill minced fresh
  • kosher salt to taste
Tomato Salad:
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomato
  • 2 tablespoons parsley Italian, minced
  • 1 cucumber finely diced, Persian
  • lemon juice juice from 1/2 lemon
  • kosher salt
Steak:
  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak New Zealand, grass-fed
  • kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or neutral oil
For Serving:
  • pita bread
  • lemon plural
  • sea salt as garnish, flaky
  • red onion as garnish, thinly sliced
  • dill as garnish

Instructions

To Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
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  1. Mix together all of the ingredients, along with a few pinches of salt. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to taste. I added a pinch extra of salt.
To Make the Tomato Salad:
  1. Mix together the ingredients and set aside.
To Make the Steak:
  1. Add the flank steak to a shallow casserole dish or prep bowl. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt. I used about 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Drizzle the flank steak with olive oil and make sure it’s thoroughly coated.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Rub the grates with neutral oil. Add the flank steak to the grill and cook on each side for about 4 to 5 minutes. I like to cook it to 145° F for medium. Remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Slice the steak against the grain.
To Assemble the Gyros:
  1. Warm the pitas until they’re soft and pliable. Add a tablespoon of tzatiziki sauce to the middle of the pita. Add a few teaspoons of tomato salad atop the tzatiziki sauce. And then add the sliced steak, a pinch of flakey sea salt, thinly sliced red onion and a few sprigs of dill. Repeat with the remaining pita.

Notes

  • Tips and Tricks: 
  • Can I make this ahead? You can make the tzatziki sauce up to 3 days ahead. But everything else should be made to serve.
  • Preheat the grill. I think this is the most necessary tip for this recipe. I usually allow my grill to preheat for 10 minutes. You want it screaming hot, which will result in nice rendering of any fat and pretty grill marks.
  • Don’t forget to allow the meat to rest. This will ensure that the juices redistribute.
  • Can I make this ahead? You can make the tzatziki sauce up to 3 days ahead. But everything else should be made to serve.
  • Preheat the grill. I think this is the most necessary tip for this recipe. I usually allow my grill to preheat for 10 minutes. You want it screaming hot, which will result in nice rendering of any fat and pretty grill marks.
  • Don’t forget to allow the meat to rest. This will ensure that the juices redistribute.

Nutrition Information

Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 225mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 306IU (6%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 306IU 6%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.