Greek Beef Gyros with Roasted Garlic Feta Sauce
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade:
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Roasted Garlic Feta Sauce:
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Gyros:
- 4 large pita or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
1. Roast the Garlic:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves.
Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast 30–35 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Let cool, then squeeze the cloves out into a small bowl.
2. Make the Roasted Garlic Feta Sauce:
In a blender or food processor, combine roasted garlic, feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey (if using).
Blend until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Marinate and Cook the Beef:
In a bowl, combine beef with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Marinate 15–30 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook beef 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
4. Assemble the Gyros:
Lay pita breads flat.
Spread roasted garlic feta sauce on each pita.
Top with beef, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Fold or roll and serve immediately.
Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 4)
Calories: 420 kca
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g