This American-style gyro recipe is a delightful twist on the traditional Greek dish. It features succulent slices of marinated meat, crisp vegetables, and a tangy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can recreate the flavors of a gyro right in your own kitchen. Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe will leave you craving more. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering American-style gyro recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of boneless chicken or beef, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup of sliced tomatoes
- 1 cup of sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup of sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup of sliced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the sliced meat to the bowl and toss to coat the meat evenly with the marinade. Allow the meat to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated meat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the cooked meat from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the meat into thin strips.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill or in the oven.
- Assemble the gyros by placing a generous amount of the sliced meat on each warmed pita bread.
- Top the meat with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, and chopped parsley.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the toppings.
- Fold the pita bread over the filling, creating a wrap shape.
- Serve the American-style gyros immediately and enjoy!
