Gyros (as close as you can get without the spit!)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Gyros (as close as you can get without the spit!) with a side of cucumber, tomato and yogurt salad
in Main

Prep

10 min + 1 hour marinating time

Cook

12 min

Ready In

82 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ( rub between your fingers )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 lb flank steak
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
4 pita bread rounds
3 cups lettuce , chopped
1 cup peeled diced and seeded tomatoes
1 cup peeled diced and seeded cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt ( drained )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
469
Sugar
9g
Fat
18g
Gyros is a popular Greek dish consisting of meat cooked on a vertical spit. This variation of gyros is cooked in a skillet or griddle, but still packs all the flavor of the original. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, the steak is marinated in a red wine and herb mixture, which gives it a delicious flavor. The dish is served in a pita bread and topped with a refreshing salad of cucumber, tomato and yogurt. This dish is perfect for a summer evening meal.

Instructions

1.In a bowl mix together the dry red wine, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
2.Add the flank steak to the mixture and coat evenly on both sides.
3.Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
4.Add the butter/margarine and cook the steak, 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked to your preference.
5.Remove the steak from the pan and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
6.Warm the pita bread in the pan for about a minute on each side.
7.To assemble the gyros, divide the lettuce, cucumber and tomato among the pita bread rounds and top with the sliced steak.
8.Spoon 1/4 cup of yogurt on top of each serving and serve immediately.

PROS

This gyros recipe is easy to make with ingredients that are readily available.

The dish is a great source of protein and is filling.

CONS

Flank steak can be tough if not cooked correctly, but with a little bit of practice, anyone can perfect their cooking technique.

This recipe requires some planning ahead of time as the steak needs to marinate for at least an hour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains a lot of protein which is essential for proper functioning of the body.
Yogurt is high in calcium which is good for building strong bones and teeth. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure. Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that helps to protect against some cancers.

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