Beef Steak Gyros
  • 25 minutes
  • Makes 4 servings
  • Sandwich

Beef Steak Gyros

Try the ever popular gyro with tender beef Flat Iron Steaks. Serve this with a refreshing yogurt sauce. This recipe is soon to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 beef Flat Iron Steaks (about 1 pound)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 whole wheat pita bread
Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 large glove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnish:
  • Sliced tomatoes, sliced sweet onions

Instructions

  1. Combine Yogurt Sauce ingredients in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.

  2. Combine oregano and garlic; press evenly onto beef Flat Iron Steaks. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 11 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

    Cook's Tip: To grill, place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness; turning occasionally. 
  3. Carve steaks into thin slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve beef in pita pockets with tomatoes, onion and yogurt sauce.