Tender marinated Steak Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce are a fresh and flavorful dinner option and day of the week.
Steak Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
To me a steak gyro is sort of a Greek fajita featuring the flavors of the Mediterranean. For these gyro's, the steak is marinated, served on a warm pita, then drizzled with a cool cucumber-dill yogurt sauce. The steak is best if it's placed into the marinade several hours before you plan to prepare the gyros. The tzatziki sauce also needs to be prepared in advance to allow the flavors to come together. Take time to marinate the steak and make the tzatziki sauce earlier in the day, and you'll have a flavorful meal ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.
Helpful Tips for Making Gyros
- Start with quality pieces of meat. Marbling equals fat and flavor. Don't skimp.
- Place the steak into a one gallon size plastic storage bag. Mix the marinade and pour over the steaks, then place into the fridge. This should be done at least two hours, preferably overnight for the best flavor.
- Adjust the grill time based on the thickness of the steaks. Cooked to medium is ideal.
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This recipe works just as beautifully with boneless skinless chicken breasts using the same marinade.
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If you're concerned the kids won't enjoy, sandwich delicious gooey cheese between two pitas, butter both sides and grill for a quick pita grilled cheese.
- When preparing the marinade, mix-up the tzatziki sauce at the same time so, it will have ample time to chill and develop flavor.
- You may also enjoy this Greek pasta salad, Mediterranean penne or chickpea salad as a side dish.
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Steak Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs thin cut sirloin tip steak
- Marinade:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 1 ½ tablespoon dry Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Tzatziki sauce:
- 1 medium medium cucumber peeled seeds removed and diced
- 1 5.3 oz container plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Gyros:
- 6 (7 inch) pocket-less pitas
- Assorted toppings: black olives, crumbled feta, grape tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Marinade: Place the steak into a one gallon size plastic storage bag. Mix the marinade ingredients and pour over steaks. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- To prepare: Remove steak from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Discard marinade.
- Grill the marinated steaks on a gas grill or on a stove top grill pan on medium high heat for 1 ½-2 minutes per side, then remove to a cutting board. Rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush pitas with olive oil and warm on the grill.
- To assemble: Cut the steak into thin strips across the grain.
- Layer the steak strips, olives, feta, grape tomatoes, onion slices , and drizzle tzatziki sauce on top. Garnish with mint. Serve immediately.
- Sauce: To prepare the Tzatziki sauce, peel and remove the seeds from the cucumber, then chop. Mix all of the ingredients together until blended, then place into an airtight container. Store in the fridge to allow the sauce to chill and the flavors to come together. Chill thoroughly.
Notes
- You may use a prepared Greek marinade and prepared tzatziki sauce as a shortcut.
- This recipe works just as beautifully with boneless skinless chicken breasts. Worried the kids won't like it? Sandwich gooey cheese between two pitas, butter both sides and grill for a Greek grilled cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 6mg
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Ivy Baker
I have been really craving gyros over this past week. I had no idea hat so many ingredients would go into the marinade and actually cooking the gyros as well. It might be cheaper for me to find a good Greek gyro restaurant to get them from than getting all of the ingredients to make them myself.
Melissa
You can buy a prepared Greek marinade to simplify, if you prefer.
Melissa
Hi Josie, I love these too, and in fact forget I have them posted here thanks for the reminder. Enjoy those empanadas they're a family favorite. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Josie
I can hardly wait to try this recipe, I love Gyros and these look so flavorful. Thanks for the recipe. I love your blog, making your empanadas for Christmas.